The role of analogies and metaphors in a great challenge. The case of space debris

References:

Toussaint Camille (2021) "Le rôle des analogies et des métaphores dans un grand challenge. Le cas des débris spatiaux", Revue Française de gestion, 2021/8, n°301, pp 113-125

Abstract:

The proliferation of space debris threatens all space activities. The management of this complex problem, which falls into the category of major challenges, requires an effort of framing and coordination of actors. Based on this case study, the author proposes to analyse the use of analogies and metaphors to categorise the problem and imagine new solutions. The result will make it possible to clarify the distinction between analogies and metaphors as well as their respective roles in the understanding and structuring of major challenges. The author shows that these two figures are interdependent and complementary.

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