Is there a term for the thing when you have a complex problem (social issues, economics), switch to a metaphor, solve the metaphor, and then see if the solved metaphor maps as a solution back onto the problem?
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Solving metaphors, argument by metaphor are very weak strategies and poor arguments. Argue relevant facts, solve problems directly
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It’s only as weak as the metaphors you’re using. Powerful, deep metaphors exist for certain problems and can lead to powerful solutions
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I was tempted to say “social science” but then I realized that “social science” is not really interested in seeing if it maps back.
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Lol I was thinking about this recently. Best I got was simply "insight". Since that's the only aspect that is usable after working through the metaphor angle. Nothing flashy about that.
