We think metaphorically. Metaphorical thinking is the way we make sense of the world, and it’s essential to how we communicate, learn, discover, and invent. Many metaphors equate a physical ...

We think metaphorically. Metaphorical thinking is the way we make sense of the world, and it’s essential to how we communicate, learn, discover, and invent. Many metaphors equate a physical ...

Specifically, Study 1 shows that people expect charitable donations to have a greater impact on nearby (vs. faraway) recipients, and that these judgments stem from metaphorical thinking. In the ...