Ouroboros
Ouroboros: Unraveling the Paradox of Self-Deception
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You're a tribe as you flee from the herd
You're distancing yourself from the collective (herd) and forming your own identity.
Replicate your opposites from that of which you've learned
You replicate behaviors opposing what you've learned, suggesting a divergence from conventional wisdom.
You eat your own tail, you blind ouroboros
Metaphorically, you consume yourself, blinded by a cycle of self-destruction (Ouroboros).
Sophistry gets you nowhere, you're a tourist
Your use of clever but deceptive reasoning won't lead you anywhere; you're just a casual observer.
Cod philosophy eeks out a meaning
Superficial philosophy barely expresses any meaningful ideas.
The indignant masses is your enlightened teaching
You consider the outraged masses as your source of enlightenment.
You don't search for the truth
You don't actively seek objective truths.
You just, you just wanna feel nice
Your primary motivation is seeking personal pleasure or satisfaction.
You're the only thing in this world that keeps it from going dim
Your existence is crucial for preventing the world from losing its brightness or vitality.
You tell yourself
You reassure yourself.
Talking to the world like you just walked around it
You communicate with the world as if you've experienced it comprehensively.
I'll tell you now
A declaration emphasizing forthcoming information or insight.
You aren't smart because you say the right things
Your intelligence isn't validated solely by expressing socially acceptable views.
Initiate yourself into the herd
Join the herd to gain acceptance or belonging.
Cod philosophy eeks out a meaning
Reiteration of shallow philosophical ideas lacking depth.
The indignant masses is your enlightened teaching
Once again, finding enlightenment in the discontent of the masses.
You don't search for the truth
Your pursuit isn't about discovering truth but rather seeking personal satisfaction.
You just, you just wanna feel nice
Reiteration of the desire for personal pleasure or contentment.
Walk around!
An exhortation to move around actively.
You know, you know the meaning of pain
You understand the experience of pain intimately.
Tastings of a solid piece of mind
Tasting the solidity of a stable mindset.
Stains, I know the meaning of rain
You comprehend the significance of adversity and challenges (rain).
Beating down on your insolence
The persistent beating down of challenges on your defiance or arrogance.
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