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1.Which prominent linguist is known for using the 'butterfly-collecting' metaphor to criticize certain types of linguistic work?

2.What is the core criticism implied by the 'butterfly-collecting' metaphor, according to Chomsky?

3.According to the article, what was the original metaphor attributed to Ernest Rutherford?

4.When did the shift from 'stamp-collecting' to 'butterfly-collecting' in the derisive comparison first appear, according to the article?