metaphorical thinking
8 episodes mention this concept
barryseconomicsOct 22, 2025Are the Super-Rich Gods? A Metaphor for Hyper-Capitalism and Wealth Inequality
EconomicsWhipping boy (historical)Hyper-capitalismWealth inequalityTax injustice
psychacksJul 8, 2022The Subjectivity of "Good Milk" in Relationships: Understanding Individual Needs Through Observation
RelationshipsSubjectivity of needsMetaphorical thinkingIdiosyncratic preferencesEmotional attachment- psychacksMay 17, 2022
A Strategy for Avoiding Burnout: Embracing the Infinite Nature of Work
PsychologyBurnout preventionWork-life balanceTask managementInfinite vs. finite tasks - psychacksApr 21, 2022
The Inherent Justification of Existence: Why You Don't Need to Earn Your Place in Life
PsychologyExistential uncertaintySelf-justification projectsInternal problems vs. external solutionsInherent justification of existence - psychacksSep 25, 2021
Roads Only Go Where They Go: Overcoming Relapse into Bad Habits by Recognizing Predictable Outcomes
PsychologyRelapse preventionCognitive distortionSelf-deceptionBehavioral patterns - psychacks
The Disneyland Metaphor: Approaching the Meaning of Life Through Experience
PhilosophyExistentialismMeaning of lifeSubjective experienceMetaphorical thinking - psychacks
Finding Hope and Renewal in Challenging Times: A Seasonal Metaphor for Resilience
PsychologyPsychological resilienceOptimismMetaphorical thinkingCyclical nature of life - psychacks
Don't Be the Last to Leave the Party: Embracing Life Transitions in Your 20s
Self-DevelopmentLife TransitionsDevelopmental StagesSocial DynamicsFriendship Evolution
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Concepts that appear alongside metaphorical thinking across episodes.
- self-awareness
- psychological resilience
- personal growth
- cognitive reframing
- economic disparity
- adaptive strategies
- developmental stages
- mindfulness
- bad habits
- existential sadness
- sacred cows (metaphor)
- perspective shift
- work-life balance
- procrastination
- existential perspective
- emotional attachment
- sustainable productivity
- cyclical nature of life
- conviction (as distinct from hope)
- observational learning