Quote by David Foster Wallace

The problem is that once the rules of art are debunked, and once the unpleasant realities the irony diagnoses are revealed and diagnosed, 'then' what do we do?

The problem is that once the rules of art are debunked, and

Summary

This quote raises the question of what comes next when the traditional rules and expectations of art are dismantled, and when the sarcastic observations made by irony expose uncomfortable truths. In other words, if the familiar framework is challenged and the unpleasant realities are acknowledged, what actions or solutions should be pursued? The quote prompts us to reflect on the implications of challenging existing norms and urges us to consider potential courses of action once these norms are confronted and rejected.

By David Foster Wallace

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