Why this word is great
METADISCUSSION — [Noun] A conversation that examines the rules, structure, or nature of discussion itself. From meta- (Greek μετά, "beyond, about") + discussion (Old French discussion, from Late Latin discussiō, "examination, debate"). Unlike "debate" (a formal clash of opposing views) or "abstract" (a detached summary of ideas), metadiscussion is the mirror held up to the act of speaking—a recursive loop of analysis. It is the professor pausing a lecture to question its format, the couple arguing about how they argue, or the online thread devolving into bickering over what constitutes a valid comment. The more we talk about talking, the less we say anything else.