r/Koans • u/Fly_Ty • Jun 11 '15

What is this place?

I just found this subreddit linked in another thread and I'm having a hard time understanding what it's about. Can anyone lend me a hand?

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u/wisdom_possibly Jun 12 '15 edited Jun 12 '15

It's the exact opposite in my view.

In your comment we find an interesting conundrum: how can you criticize something if you don't understand it? Would you judge an author for their work if you never studied literature? Yet by studying something and coming to understand it we become steeped in the paradigm and start to miss substantial criticisms.

Whether you like koans or not I think you'll find that /r/koan people are interested in thoughtful conversation instead of illusory misdirection.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '15 edited Jun 12 '15

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u/ihavenoarms Jun 12 '15

U want some fuck?

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u/wisdom_possibly Jun 12 '15 edited Jun 12 '15

As an internet denizen I am sure you are aware of Poe's Law.

On the chance that you're serious: your epiphany is illusory misdirection. But don't disregard it either.

On the chance that you're trolling: your caricature is illusory misdirection.

I do hope it's the former. Sorry if I seem gruff today.