The algorithm, from what I understand, assigns positive acceleration based on upvotes over time, relative to other articles in the same period. In other words,

The algorithm, from what I understand, assigns positive acceleration based on upvotes over time, relative to other articles in the same period. In other words, at this time of day a few upvotes in a short period of time will do wonders. EDIT: As far as the actual article goes, I would have found it more valuable if it had named some of pg's teachers and mentors, rather than just dancing around the idea that "everybody is an apprentice at some point".