State of Show HN: 2025
Summary
The article analyzes 2025 Hacker News Show HN posts using a hierarchical topic model, revealing shifts toward AI-related content but a 2025 underperformance relative to 2022–2024, with DIY Hardware IoT remaining a standout. It discusses audience segmentation, possible voting-ring signals, and the need for stronger evidentiary standards, complemented by reproducible code and visuals.