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The brain is very literally a computer, and so is the universe -- this is not a metaphor.Their words
Like, the brain very literally, very clearly, plainly is a computer in in my understanding of the world. I also view the universe generally as a computer.
14 August
From one piece Susan Kare: Designing Icons & Graphics For the Original Mac 3 beliefs, in the piece's order there
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An abstract symbol is harder to remember than one whose metaphor reinforces the concept it stands for.Their words
it was abstract and sometimes abstract things can be harder to remember and then something that has a metaphor that reinforces the concept.
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So, in general, I think it's not good in icons to show pictures of a particular product design because like the 3 and 1/2 in floppy for save. Um even though some there's still a few of those kicking around, but obviously it it didn't age well. Better to use a metaphor.
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But um I think the whole point of that project and the graphics was it isn't really just about a grid of pixels. It's the metaphor and the idea and the meaning behind everything.
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"Slop" is fast becoming the central metaphor for the cultural output of the late twenty-twenties.
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There is no good icon metaphor for every possible action, no matter how much effort goes into finding one.Their words
It's delusional to think that there's a good icon for every action if you think hard enough. There isn't.
2 September 2025
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The interesting Tesla point is people always looked at it and said, "It's the iPhone of cars." No, it's not. What's happening is that cars are becoming Android with no iPhone. And then Tesla is just selling and is is in that metaphor Tesla is just another android phone maker
10 October 2023
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Finite and Infinite GamesTheir words
So abstract. Maybe the most abstract book you’ll ever read. Compares “finite” games with rules and winners, versus “infinite” games without winners where we can play with the game itself. Is it about a job versus a calling? Religion versus spirituality? A story versus story-telling? Who knows. Thought-provoking if you can apply the metaphor to whatever concerns you.
19 September 2019
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