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[ | [[File:Meta-mobius-strip-self-reference-logic-metaphysics-godel.jpg|thumb|The mobius strip is a model of [[self-reference]] you can make with receipt paper]] | ||
[[wikipedia:Meta_(prefix)|Meta]] is a prefix that can be added to any word to denote [[self-reference]], [[recursion]] and [[feedback loops]]. | |||
[[Gödel|Kurt Gödel]] is the patron saint of [[self-reference]]. | [[Gödel|Kurt Gödel]] is the patron saint of [[self-reference]]. | ||
Meta was also the name of this organization and website for nearly 20 years before certain [[social media]] [[crypto-bros]] decided it was cool. | Meta was also the name of this organization and website for nearly 20 years before certain [[social media]] [[crypto-bros]] decided it was cool. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:58, 26 January 2024
Meta is a prefix that can be added to any word to denote self-reference, recursion and feedback loops.
Kurt Gödel is the patron saint of self-reference.
Meta was also the name of this organization and website for nearly 20 years before certain social media crypto-bros decided it was cool.