Edward de Bono on creative thinking

talk2u2c Says:

Mar 30, 2009 - - why start the thinking story from the west? - why did the Greeks produce the GG3 and then go impotent for 2400 years? The chinese as far as I am aware continued to contribute in many ways or am I wrong? - To suggest that man has stopped thinking for 2400 years is an insult to humanity, isn't it? or perhaps you are referring to west, in which case you may be correct in assuming that no thinking did occur until the 16th or 17th century. Oh! Perhaps you meant before "lateral thinking".

OURPLAYLISTSSSS Says:

Apr 13, 2009 - Why aren't we creative? Step out of Plato's Cave, eh? Oh wait, WE CAN'T. Please pass the desdemona and pull up a magnifying glass.

Petedog32 Says:

Apr 13, 2009 - Since computers weren't around for 2,000 years, did we have to think of the human brain as an Abacus?

vinniedurrant Says:

Apr 18, 2009 - Its true though,your already limiting your thinking by taking what he said as an insult,ITS the software analergy IM TIRED RIGHT NOW BUT COMMENT IF YOU WANT, I would be happy to explain why it is true and NOT an insult on behalf of DR De bono.

talk2u2c Says:

Apr 22, 2009 - Vinniedurrant- Why is it true? I am all ears.

vinniedurrant Says:

Apr 23, 2009 - well i will say breifly what i think, and will answer more questions. The gg3 formalised thinking and it was sufficient at that time, there have no doubt been great philosaphers since then, but thinking isn't seen as a fundimental subject (only in venezuela) like science, english or maths so how could it progress without government backing?

talk2u2c Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - vinni- you said: "I would be happy to explain why it is true and NOT an insult on behalf of DR De bono." I would like you to explain why people should not be insulted by an arrogant statement which is not exactly true. Why would he make such controversial statements which would illustrate how little he knows of the wider sphere of non-european/ western mankind or history of thinking for that matter.

vinniedurrant Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - Yes its not an insult because its not directed at anyone neither does it diminish anyones acomplishments. And i do believe its a misunderstanding,not an insult but a "PROVACATION" knowing him. You may like him or dislike him but if your understanding you will see the powerfull potential of lateral thinking. We attack instead of construct. we have done virtually nothing for thinking because were so highly esteemed in our critical search for the truth.

talk2u2c Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - you say: "Yes its not an insult because its not directed at anyone neither does it diminish anyones accomplishments." There! There is the problem! right there when you say it does not diminish anyones accomplishments. I think it does. He suggests that no thinking occurred before or after the GG3 which is a false statement to make. By doing so he confines thinkers to west which we all know was in dark ages before modern thinkers showed up.

vinniedurrant Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - See your missing the point,can you name one person since the gg3 who has revolutionised thinking as a skill? He does not confine thinkers to the west,he says china was way ahead of the west in terms of thinking because they saw the value in random input to generate ideas, then they adopted western thinking,which is more dogmatic.They view new ideas and perceptions as a threat to its logic. There is no point in me debating with you if you do not "seek" to understand.

vinniedurrant Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - Complex thinking is not the same as good thinking,Intelligence is not the same as wisdom. I suggest you replay this video and listen without judgement and more clarity,he is a very perceptually aware person far greater than you or i,he wouldn't be so arrogant to insult anyones thinking, as for modern thinking,lateral thinking is the most modern form of thinking,if you can refer to any "modern thinkers" which havn't jumped on the lateral thinking band wagon i would be interested to see who?

vinniedurrant Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - If you cant, then how can you say we've done anything for thinking since?

talk2u2c Says:

Apr 24, 2009 - OK! I need you to define what you mean by thinking.

pr0reality Says:

May 29, 2009 - 1st 2 are easy. The 3rd, here's an answer, even though it's not your answer. He kills the guard. If he goes home, he grabs a gun and shoots the guard. Remember, this is about lateral thinking. It seems hypocritical to not accept a plausible answer just because it's not the one you were thinking.

nouiella Says:

Jun 5, 2009 - greek gang of 3.if im not mistaken. Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.

you2begin Says:

Jun 8, 2009 - Hey if you want to take your mind into a new direction, take a look at kerou(.)net He's a new cartoonist that tends toward the intellectual. I think he'll be big in a few years time see it before its all old news. I read it and it sets your brain going.

vinniedurrant Says:

Jun 11, 2009 - yeah ill take a look.

drumsonly2002 Says:

Jul 9, 2009 - I really enjoy his speaking style. Old school, to the point and very well spoken. No fake hype, no loud backslapping campy speaking style (though I enjoy that style also). I could listen to him for hours. He's serious because he is passionate and an excellent communicator and educator. Mr de Bono is great! Easy to take notes to. He is very cool. I'd pay money to hear him in person. I just stumbled onto this and find his concepts very interesting. Mr. de Bono Thank you for posting this.

JarOfBuckeyes Says:

Jul 20, 2009 - "Intelligence is not the same as wisdom." Very, very true.

Xenostrobe Says:

Sep 7, 2009 - Debono does make grand sweeping claims that seem too farfetched but I think much of what he say's is important. He claims that philosophy is basically about word games, well, maybe a lot of it, no doubt. I think our major problem is that we allow the primitive (esp sexual) brain to get the march on our better selves. I should think that much of what Debono recommends could well remedy that problem. The key issue is empathy, he has an equivalent acronym but not that original surely.

RoyalMusicmaker Says:

Sep 13, 2009 - Why? because most people can't even define creativity. Most people believe that only the exceptions among us are creative. Most people don't MAKE music because they believe they CAN'T because they aren't creative.

SuperDutchGold Says:

Oct 11, 2009 - If your in gmit give this a thumbs up

bananian Says:

Nov 12, 2009 - does it mean postmodern art and music aren't creative b/c they have no "value"? Seems like we can't ever get away from the arbitrary on this issue.

sankow2 Says:

Nov 14, 2009 - Thank you for loading this. I have heard of him. But it is great to hear his wisdom. I like the twists he places on modern words and expectations.

numberonesurvivor75 Says:

Nov 24, 2009 - This is quite interesting and important.