Blog #2

I found the concept of explaining metaphors using metaphors in “seeing trough words” by Michael Erard to be especially interesting. The realization of what was happening while I was reading demonstrated the subtle brilliance in what the author does when crafting a metaphor. As you read deeper into the metaphor of architectural design and furniture … [Read more…]

Blog #1

  There were several distinct differences between the two times I engaged with Geary’s TED talk. First off I felt watching the TED talk to be more enjoyable and digestible. This is due largely to its nature as a video and audio presentation. Geary uses comedy and visual aids troughout his talk that serve to enhance … [Read more…]