Random Analogies
a: Consciousness-driven energy ~
b: a radio signal triggering the garage door
What: "Roughly speaking, this consciousness-driven energy is like a radio signal triggering the garage door (cell membrane) to open, letting molecular squirrels inside to chew on the genetic control circuits." A discussion of how consciousness could affect cell physiology.
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Writer: Laurance Johnston, P
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Date: Feb 11 2012 1:45 PM
# 1690 Critique Analogy
A Train That Makes It's Own Tracks.....
a: Microfilament ~
b: dynamically assembled train tracks
What: Microtubules and microfilaments are like dynamically assembled train tracks. Motor proteins are the freight engines that move along those tracks (Figure 4.27). on page 72 of "Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life"
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Writer: Ralph Taggart Lisa
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Date: May 10 2013 6:22 PM
# 3088 Critique Analogy
a: Motor ~
b: lady
What: Cleaning her parts. See the video
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Writer: erin Karma
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Date: Oct 3 2013 10:29 AM
# 3768 Critique Analogy
a: Anxiety disorder ~
b: having an over-sensitive alarm system
What: "In a way, having an anxiety disorder is like having an over-sensitive alarm system. The alarm goes off, i.e. anxiety is triggered even though there is no real danger. People with an anxiety disorder tend to react to stressful situations with anxiety, even though there is no real danger."
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Writer: Dr. Michal Regev
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Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Oct 23 2013 9:24 PM
# 4214 Critique Analogy

