I'm not sure how representative I am, but as someone who doesn't really understand what meta-programming is about, my impression is that it's a combination of n

I'm not sure how representative I am, but as someone who doesn't really understand what meta-programming is about, my impression is that it's a combination of nonsensical comparisons (e.g. I don't understand the difference between text and data) and vacuous truths. I suspect this is a reflection on me more than the koan, but I also think my reaction would probably not be uncommon among the unenlightened.