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The Core Metaphor(s) :: Subjective variant

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
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"
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 !

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