We do not think good metaphors are anything very important, but I think that a good metaphor is something even the police should keep an eye on...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good metaphors are powerful and should be monitored for their influence.
- In plain terms
- Metaphors shape thought so deeply they warrant scrutiny.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of how metaphors influence your thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What metaphor shapes your view of the world?
- How might a different metaphor change a policy outcome?
Another view
Police monitoring metaphors is hyperbolic and impractical.
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