Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything

What metaphors are used in Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything by James Gleick?

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In Chapter Six, Gleick notes that speed has become a metaphor within a metaphor and people automatically relate the concept to something that's "on speed." "Rush" is also a metaphor and is so popular that it is used in ad campaigns for caffeinated drinks.

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Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything