--- sort: 1 --- # Hoon syntax Hoon's semantics are simple, but unusual. Hoon's syntax is complex, and unusual. Sorry. An excuse: the normal human brain doesn't have hardware support for math, but it does have hardware support for syntax. Learning math is harder than it looks. Learning syntax is easier. An explanation: the Hoon syntax is trying to solve three serious problems in functional syntax design. Read the [motivation](motivation) if you care; or go straight to the actual [design](design).