Metaphors are powerful tools we use to explain complex phenomena by comparing them to more familiar things. Comparisons help bridge our understanding of difficult concepts.
Interpreting art and literature involves uncovering the deeper meanings hidden below the surface. Sometimes, the pursuit of meaning where none exists can lead to misinterpretation.
Randomness was not always accepted as a concept. The shift to valuing randomization, like in randomised controlled trials, required a departure from attributing meanings to random events and a move towards empirical understanding.