Physics and Engineering

Metaphors from physical forces, mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and engineered systems.

Entries (14)

• A Force Is a Moving Object metaphor
• Action at a Distance metaphor
• Causes Are Forces metaphor
• Dyson Sphere Is Megastructure Ambition metaphor
• KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) mental-model
• Knock-Down Joint metaphor
• Love Is a Physical Force metaphor
• Obligations Are Forces metaphor
• Psychological Forces Are Physical Forces metaphor
• Signal to Noise metaphor
• Terraforming Is Planetary Engineering metaphor
• Tongue and Groove metaphor
• Waldo Is Remote Manipulation metaphor
• Zero Gravity Is Weightlessness metaphor