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On analogies: the mindlessness of the use of them

Analogies are used to compare two ideas, so as to explain and clarify the meaning of a line of thought. However, they have quite the opposite effect on my intellect. I find analogies inherently fluff and superficial, and devoid of meaning and substance. Here’s why. Analogies serve the purpose of strengthening pre-held ideas. They are  […]