20 Lateral Thinking
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This article is from the Self Improvement FAQ, by Loren Larsen llarsen@cs.clemson.edu with numerous contributions by others.
20 Lateral Thinking
Q. What is lateral thinking?
A. The term lateral thinking was coined by Edward deBono in his books
"Lateral Thinking" and "The Use of Lateral Thinking". The basic
idea of lateral thinking is that instead of moving directly and
automatically from a goal to a solution, the mind searches in
many different directions to find a solution. It involves avoiding
solving problems in the most familiar or obvious way. His books
are quite readable and enjoyable.
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