Deconstructing Metaphors: How to Avoid Being at the Mercy of the People Who Are Giving You Your Pictures and Videos

We have a responsibility to deconstruct metaphors used to understand complicated things, like disease, or risk being at the mercy of those who provide the comparisons. The news is a common source of metaphors, but people also get their metaphors from writers, teachers, lawyers, and comedians. Comedians, in particular, excel at commenting on social issues and connecting dots in a way that resonates with people's lived experiences. They offer a refreshing perspective that is relatable and entertaining, unlike an academic seminar.