Metaphors We Live By by George Lakoff Summary
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Ever wondered how language secretly shapes your reality? "Metaphors We Live By" revolutionized cognitive science, revealing that metaphors aren't just poetic flourishes but fundamental thinking tools. For 45 years, this academic powerhouse has transformed how we understand the hidden architecture of human thought.
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The Invisible Architecture of Our Minds
Imagine a world where arguments aren't battles to be won but dances to be performed. Where time isn't money to be spent but a companion walking alongside you. This shift isn't mere poetic fancy - it represents the revolutionary insight at the heart of Lakoff and Johnson's groundbreaking work. When "Metaphors We Live By" appeared in 1980, it upended our understanding of language and thought. The book's enduring power comes from its profound yet accessible revelation: metaphors aren't just flowery language - they're the invisible architecture of our minds, shaping how we think, act, and understand our world in ways we rarely recognize. From tech visionaries to cognitive scientists, this work has transformed how we understand the human mind by revealing that the metaphors we use aren't optional decorations but the fundamental structures through which we comprehend reality itself.
Metaphors as Fundamental Thought Structures
Embodied Understanding and Orientational Metaphors
Ontological Metaphors: Making the Abstract Concrete
The Coherent Web of Metaphorical Mappings
Grounding Metaphors in Physical Experience
Reimagining Truth Through Metaphor
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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