We asked GPT4 to enumerate (1) the contrast (B) between two metaphors in a certain metaphor space, and then abstract (2) the contrast. The abstracted contrast was then applied to different domains and made concrete (3).
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- symbolic modeling
- A method of mapping the concept of the space of the problem to be solved onto a symbol space (space of metaphors) using a metaphor, clarifying (modeling) the structure in the symbol space, and then inversely mapping it onto the space of the problem.
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- Corresponding, associating, and drawing back - The Intellectual Production of Engineers p.196 - equivalence transformation theory - A method of listing solutions in another space where the problem to be solved and the solution verb are common, stripping off the attributes in that space, and then supplementing the attributes in the problem space. - Climbing down metaphor
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Briefly itemize the differences between the nomad and agrarian worldviews.
The following bullet points briefly describe the differences between the worldviews of nomadic and agrarian peoples.
- Lifestyle:.
- Nomadic: Lives on the move, without settling down
- Farmers: settled on the land and engaged in agriculture
- Relationship with Nature:.
- Nomadic: living in harmony with nature and adapting to the environment
- Agrarians: manage and modify nature and exploit the environment
- Food Security:.
- Nomadic: herding, hunting and gathering of livestock
- Farmers: Cultivating and harvesting crops
- Social structure:.
- Nomads: Small, flexible social structures
- Agrarians: large, sedentary social structures
- Relationship to Land:.
- Nomads: use common land
- Agrarians: individual land ownership and cultivation
- Religions & Beliefs:.
- Nomads: Nature and spirit worship common
- Agrarians: Covenants with the gods and belief in agricultural deities are common.
- Culture & Arts: Arts & Culture
- Nomads: oral culture and mobile arts
- Agrarians: sedentary culture and arts such as architecture and earthenware
- Wars & Conflicts:.
- Nomads: Nomadic wars to expand territory and secure resources
- Agrarians: wars to defend fixed territories and resources As described above, nomads and farmers have different worldviews in terms of their lifestyles, relationship with nature, and methods of securing food.
Abstract the difference.
The differences between nomadic and agrarian peoples can be abstracted as follows.
- Liquidity vs. Settleness
- Natural symbiosis vs. natural domination
- Co-ownership vs. individual ownership
- Flexible vs. fixed social structures
- Nature versus Agricultural Beliefs
- Oral vs. sedentary culture
- Nomadic wars vs. territorial defense wars These abstractions allow the differences between nomadic and agrarian peoples to be expressed more succinctly.
Embody that abstracted contrast in the realm of how we work in developed countries in an age of AI.
In the way we work in developed countries in the age of AI, the abstracted contrast between nomads and farmers can be concretized as follows.
- Liquidity vs. Settleness
- Remote work and digital nomads (fluidity) vs. fixed hours in the office (sedentary)
- Natural symbiosis vs. natural domination
- Flexible working hours and work style (natural symbiosis) vs. strict working hours and work style (natural domination)
- Co-ownership vs. individual ownership
- Coworking spaces and open offices (sharing principle) vs. individual offices and cubicles (individually owned)
- Flexible vs. fixed social structures
- Flat organizational structure and voluntary team formation (flexible social structure) vs. hierarchical organizational structure and hierarchical relationships (fixed social structure)
- Nature versus Agricultural Beliefs
- Emphasis on creativity and innovation (nature faith) vs. traditional ways of working and processes (agrarian faith)
- Oral vs. sedentary culture
- Flexible communication and feedback culture (oral culture) vs. formal communication and reporting (sedentary culture)
- Nomadic wars vs. territorial defense wars
- Aggressive entry into new markets and sectors (nomadic war) vs. competition and defense in existing markets and sectors (territorial defense war) These embodiments make it easier to understand the contrast between nomads and agrarians in the realm of how they work in developed countries in the age of AI.
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I think nature in this case is some kind of metaphor, but please explain in a brief bullet point what it represents.
In this case, “nature” is a metaphor for the environment and conditions in the way of working and organizational culture. Specifically, it refers to the following elements
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Working environment: physical and psychological conditions of the workplace
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Social culture: the values, customs, and climate of an organization
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Working conditions: working hours, remuneration, labor contract
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Communication styles: ways of exchanging information and communicating
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Organizational structure: hierarchy, division of roles, team organization
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Growth and change: personal and organizational evolution, innovation and adaptability to the market The use of nomadic and agrarian metaphors illustrates different approaches and values in working and organizational culture.
I heard an episode about nomads not feeling ashamed of running away. Briefly explain what you think about “running away” in bullet points.
The following is a brief bulleted list of ideas regarding “running away.
- SITUATION: If fleeing is the best option, it is accepted as an appropriate decision.
- Risk Management: It is important to ensure your own and others’ safety by fleeing and avoiding unnecessary risks.
- Flexibility: The flexibility to choose to flee when the situation calls for it will lead to finding new opportunities and directions.
- Learning Opportunity: By fleeing, we can learn from our mistakes and develop the ability to face similar situations in the future.
- Self-protection: sometimes running away is a necessary choice to protect one’s mental and physical health and relationships. While the approach to “running away” varies depending on the situation and objectives, it is important to view it in terms of appropriate decision-making, risk management, and flexibility.
Related: Blaming the run is agrarian bias.
Reference.
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For example, [Why do you buy coffee at Starbucks every morning? What abstractions can you make of name 5 abstractions?
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Fact → Abstraction → Diversion Please try it.
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A very summary expression: Take it to abstraction..
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