Random Analogies
Art As A Violin
a: Modern art ~
b: a violin played at intervals in a symphony
What: "Modern art is like a violin played at intervals in a symphony, it announces itself from time to time but mostly blends in with the rest of the harmony."
Useful?
Writer: Murtaja Baseer
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Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Oct 20 2011 11:28 PM
# 1398 Critique Analogy
Neurotransmitter In Bulk Like Bubble Bees
a: Neurotransmitter ~
b: a key that fits into a lock
What: This is the commonest analogy on the web for this idea. It should be expanded a bit, but I'm not sure how. The neurotransmitters themselves, serotonin, acetyl-choline are the keys. They are released from one side of a synaptic gap. They diffuse, very rapidly across the gap and bind specifically with membrane proteins(locks) other side of the gap. There are millions if not billions of molecules diffusing across such a gap. Image a million(to mix this metaphor) bees flying between 2 straight parallel fences at the same time. This image is a good approximation for how neurotransmitters diffuse across a gap. The molecule as puzzle piece is a useful association. The 3-d shape of a molecule can vary tremendously. Look at serotonin molecule in the link. Visualize the molecule without the OH-- hydroxyl group on the left. It is now a different key with a missing tooth, that doesn't fit very well into it's designated lock.
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Writer: Matthew James Flynn
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Date: Apr 29 2013 6:52 PM
# 2783 Critique Analogy
a: circadian rhythm ~
b: sine wave
What:
"The experts think that circadian rhythms are based on our exposure to light. The circadian rhythm is like a sine wave -- there's a peak and a valley. You can move the peak/valley by as much as 12 hours by varying your exposure to light."
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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Jan 12 2015 1:12 PM
# 7030 Critique Analogy
a: cultural diversity ~
b: pouring oil into water
What:
"Blending people with cultural diversity is like pouring oil into water that requires time and solvent. In this two day program, the participants will learn: "
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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Mar 17 2015 11:24 AM
# 7555 Critique Analogy

