Difference between "same" and "similar."

It is useful to focus on difference as “Similar.” rather than “same.

• The difference between “same” and “similar”.

• It is important to focus on differences, not commonalities.

• What does A have that B does not? What does B have that A does not? By focusing on the differences, we can see things from different perspectives and understand things from multiple perspectives.

from W-type problem-solving model of the KJ method and U-theory, respectively

• pp.14-18

relevance

• The word “like” is related to analogy, metaphor, and even if.
  • Notice the differences in similarities.
  • Similar but not identical

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