The Power of Using Metaphors
The LSP Coffee Chat aimed to connect facilitators across Europe and Asia, with Masao Ishihara discussing the importance of metaphors in the LSP process and their role in shaping cognition, referencing George Lakoff and Mark Johnson's book "Metaphors We Live By" to illustrate how deeply embedded metaphors are in human thinking. Masao Ishihara identifies barriers to effective participation in workshops, emphasizing the need for psychological safety and valuing contributions to enhance participation in workshops, while also addressing challenges in managing group dynamics. Masao Ishihara highlights the role of metaphors in expressing unique schemas and the facilitator's responsibility in creating a supportive environment. He elaborates on the significance of metaphors in understanding complex concepts, connecting them to constructionism and flow theory. Additionally, Ishihara explored the implications of metaphors in modern AI, contrasting classical AI with contemporary neural networks, particularly regarding understanding and interpreting metaphors.
