Analogy considered harmful
Published 1 January 1982
Frank G. Halasz, Thomas P. Moran
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An analogy between the computer and some situation familiar to the user is drawn, so that the new user can draw upon his knowledge about the familiar situation in order to reason about the workings of the mysterious new computer system.
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The computer is like a typewriter. The computer is like a filing cabinet. The computer is a personal servant ready to obey your every command.
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PsychologyArts and Humanities
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