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		lotsofpulp on April 23, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How to manage phones and PCs for elderly p... An analogy is not a valid argument. Analogies are useful for illustrating a concept, but a waste of time when trying to support a claim. Also, your analogy does not seem analogous to me.

chrisjj on April 24, 2024 | [–]

Analogy isn't any kind of argument. It is an aid to understanding.

hot_gril on April 23, 2024 | [–]

I agree. We're talking about phones, not a restaurant.

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