It’s Like a Cyclone

Our ability to think and understand can get muddled when there’s an enormous amount of information coming in, especially when combined with uncertainty. 

Analogies and metaphors are useful to quickly understand a complex issue.  A good metaphor can clarify the intent or idea, by relating it to something recognisable or already known.

The Queensland Premier gave an excellent example of this for our current lockdown situation:  We’re in a cyclone. Every day, for the foreseeable future.  You wouldn’t go out in a cyclone, so, just imagine when you wake up every day, there’s a cyclone coming. And don’t go out.