ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lindy effect

The Lindy effect is a theory that says that the longer something has been around, the longer it will stay around. This can be applied to many things, like people, books, technology, and ideas. Think about it like this: if something has been around for a long time, it's probably because it works well, so it will keep working well for a long time. On the other hand, something that hasn't been around very long may not be successful over time.