I know, I know: it can be frustrating as hell. But people have an unfortunate habit of assuming they understand the reality just because they understood the analogy. You dumb down brain surgery enough for a preschooler to think he understands it, the little tyke’s liable to grab a microwave scalpel and start cutting when no one’s looking. Peter Watts
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When you know, you know. We all know what we do for a living. We all know how the world works. There is no reason to dumb down something significant or complex for someone who does not yet understand. Be patient with them and guide them through the process of understanding so that they may fully grasp the concept.

Source: Echopraxia

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