The Two-Epigraph Writing Trend: Esoteric Quote Meets Quippy Modern One
zetalyrae · x · 2026-10-08
zetalyrae confirms using the popular "two epigraph" formula: one esoteric quote from poetry or philosophy, followed by a current, quippy one. The thread discusses how this AI-writing style emerged and what motivations drive it.
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