metaphors - Concepts

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Concepts

Conceptual Blending - A cognitive process where elements from different mental spaces are selectively combined to produce new emergent meaning and understanding.
800-Pound Gorilla - A metaphor for a dominant entity or force so powerful that it can act without regard for the wishes of others.
Seasons of Life - The metaphorical framework that recognizes life progresses through distinct phases, each with its own character, challenges, and gifts.
The Tar Pit - The Tar Pit is Fred Brooks's metaphor for why large-system programming is disproportionately harder than small programs, as scaling from a program to a programming systems product multiplies effort by roughly 9x.
White Elephant - A metaphor for a burdensome possession, project, or venture that is too costly to maintain relative to its usefulness.
Elephant in the Room - A metaphor for an obvious problem or difficult situation that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss or acknowledge.
Scapegoat - A person, group, or entity unfairly blamed for problems or misfortunes caused by others, serving as a target for displaced aggression and frustration.
Sacred Cow - A metaphor for a belief, custom, institution, or practice held to be above criticism or questioning, regardless of its actual merit.
Paper Tiger - A metaphor for something that appears threatening or powerful but is actually ineffectual and unable to withstand challenge.