ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Deconstruction

Deconstruction is like taking something apart to see how it works. For example, when you take a pen apart to see all the parts inside, that is deconstructing it. To make it easier to understand, think of it like taking apart a Lego set to see how it works. You can see all the pieces and how they fit together to create the finished product. Deconstruction can be done with ideas and theories too, to try to understand them better.
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