Thanks for sharing this, Mark. In the 90s I was too young to know what was happening on the other side of the world, but this has provided a fascinating insight into the tension of the geopolitical landscape at the time.
As for the metaphor of the bike, I do appreciate the example. Barbara Tyversky noted that the “mind regards ideas as objects” and this example works on many levels- conceptually, spatially, and the classic path and container metaphor models.
I'm looking forward to this time of year when we do long distance biking to Berlin but also biking downhill in the beautiful Swedish woods. Move, rest, balance, change.
The lessons from the Bicycle Theory and your key points are really brilliant!
(I also like that you are using the bike as an example when explaining SF in Alberts model:)
Hi Annika, yes I think it ties together nicely. The bike is a useful image both for dynamic steering (where you are constantly adjusting) and also for this Bicycle theory where it's much better to keep going that stop, fall off and have to get going again. All the best for the forthcoming summer!
As a cyclist I can empathise with and understand this metaphor well. This is a super article, a pleasure to read and some valuable lessons.
Thanks John!
Thanks for sharing this, Mark. In the 90s I was too young to know what was happening on the other side of the world, but this has provided a fascinating insight into the tension of the geopolitical landscape at the time.
As for the metaphor of the bike, I do appreciate the example. Barbara Tyversky noted that the “mind regards ideas as objects” and this example works on many levels- conceptually, spatially, and the classic path and container metaphor models.
Yes, spring is here, and people want to bike!
I'm looking forward to this time of year when we do long distance biking to Berlin but also biking downhill in the beautiful Swedish woods. Move, rest, balance, change.
The lessons from the Bicycle Theory and your key points are really brilliant!
(I also like that you are using the bike as an example when explaining SF in Alberts model:)
Hi Annika, yes I think it ties together nicely. The bike is a useful image both for dynamic steering (where you are constantly adjusting) and also for this Bicycle theory where it's much better to keep going that stop, fall off and have to get going again. All the best for the forthcoming summer!