Metaphors and Perception – Neil Postman

„A metaphor is not an ornament. It is an organ of perception. Through metaphors, we see the world as one thing or another.“

Neil PostmanNeil Postman explains how metaphors as an organ of perception influence our perception and interpretation of the world.
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Neil Postman was an American media theorist, author, and educator known for his critiques of mass media, especially television, and its effects on society.

Metaphors shape our understanding and help interpret the world in different ways.


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Neil Postman quote about metaphors and perception

Neil Postman (1931–2003) was an American media theorist, cultural critic, and author. He taught communication at New York University and is best known for his books on media criticism such as "Amusing Ourselves to Death," in which he analyzes the impact of television on public communication and education.

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"We are told about the world before we see it. We imagine most things before we experience them. And those preconceptions, unless education has made us acutely aware, govern deeply the whole process of perception." Walter Lippmann
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