Most of his analogies are quite interesting and at times funny if you picture them in your mind. In this chapter for example there were certain analogies that caught my attention.
For example, after analyzing the 'computer chess' analogy I realized that this is most accurate. Dawkins basically explains that the programmer simply inputs the basic knowledge into the program and the program acts based on this. But obviously there does not exist the possibility that the computer is thinking on its own nor is it programmed to completely understand the situation and choose the best option. It simply uses the basic knowledge and chooses randomly. Once Dawkins connects this to the 'father, son, chess' the reader realizes that this is quite true in real life. As if to say, when you are a child you are given all the necessary tools and you are taught the basic rules, but this does not mean you are fully prepared lead a successfull life. It just increases the possibility, but you truly learn by experiences. Take a baby bird for example. The mother attempts to explain to it how to fly but he truly knows if he can do it once he does it. Until he jumps of his nest will he really know and learn.
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