The Core Metaphor(s) :: Subjective variant

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Observer observes a certain similarity-of-forms, a certain "morphism", between organic entities known as "trees" and structures of the digital realm.

Observer observes a certain similarity-of-forms, a certain "morphism", between organic processes known as "germination, differentiation, growth and decay" and processes taking place in the informatic realm.

The Core Metaphor(s) :: Objective variant

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There exists a certain similarity-of-forms, a certain "morphism", between organic entities known as "trees" and structures of the digital realm.

There exists a certain similarity-of-forms, a certain "morphism", between organic processes known as "germination, differentiation, growth and decay" and processes taking place in the informatic realm.

"The Core Metaphor is false"

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You will be divided into break-out rooms.

Please try to provide as much arguments as possible for the statement: organic and digital trees are distinct types of entities which have very little (resp. nothing) to do with each other.


In case You encounter difficulties, address the question: What distinguishes "organic" from "digital" trees ? How are these types of entities (concepts?) different from each other ?


You have 15 minutes. Frohe philosophieren !