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Originally Posted by Philip Quinlan
When I say "I don't think in metaphors" I'm not thinking in metaphors, although I may, conceivably, be saying in metaphors something which approximates, in some way and to some degree, to what I'm thinking.
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I am honestly not sure if I could tell the difference between what is happening in my mind when I am "thinking" as opposed to when I am "saying"
other than some obvious things about opening my mouth and making sounds, or typing, or whatever. Although, I often speak out loud when I am thinking alone aw well.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Quinlan
Experience is private. Language is public. Metaphors are a linguistic convention.
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I seem to think in linguistic conventions all the time, by which I mean
all of the time -- I cannot think of a counterexample.
Anyone ever read
The Origin of Consciouness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind byt Julian Jaynes? It is a fun read.
David R.