Re: Hidden morals in a analogy (Funny note on science)

[Guest guest]

,

Well said.

>It is true that brain functions can be seen on some machines,

electro-magnetic impulse can be recorded and so on, but that is only

measuring the physical workings of the brain. The actual merit and

value of an emotion or thought can not be assessed.

[Guest guest]

Ah, but I was told Aspies used and understood analogies. I asked

earlier because I use them and wondered if I could still be aspie.

Remember?

So some Aspies do and some don't, and to be sure speak

straightforward. Oh, so now I am allowed to talk about the actual

event, am I? Curious!

:

>Am I allowed to say Aspies are prone to literal thinking and may

have trouble >reading analogies, metaphors, jokes, etc?

>Yes. So if you want to make sure to get your point across, it might

actually

>be best to avoid using analogies and just talk about the actual

event instead, or >you may find everyone focusing on the content of

your analogy rather than on the >point you were trying to illustrate.

(Just as happened here.)

>Humor most of us understand, though. :-)