Enlightenment

Re: Enlightenment

Mark Holmes — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:45 GMT

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I was impressed by something on Radio 4's unbelievable truth over the weekend. In order to resolve conflict the Wright Brothers (of aeroplane fame) used to switch sides in a disagreement. That is - argue the opposing view to their own perspective thus gain a greater understanding of the others point of view and resolve problems quicker.

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Back to the original point (accompanied by that irritating theme tune ringing in my ears - thanks for that).... you are sure that that was one of the truths?

[/quote] Yes it was. Apparently it comes from ? Ancient Greece or something. You would think Greece would be doing better given all the good ideas they once had.

Re: Enlightenment

Wren — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:31:04 GMT

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Back to the original point (accompanied by that irritating theme tune ringing in my ears - thanks for that).... you are sure that that was one of the truths?

Re: Enlightenment

Mark Hedberg — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:24:17 GMT

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Careful, you know what happens to a blue swimsuit when you jump in the Red Sea, don't you?

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Parents move their children away from the strange man in a swimsuit?

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I have a black swimsuit, I'll have you know!

Re: Enlightenment

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:11:24 GMT

[quote user="Mark Hedberg"]

Careful, you know what happens to a blue swimsuit when you jump in the Red Sea, don't you?

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Parents move their children away from the strange man in a swimsuit?

Re: Enlightenment

Wren — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:42:33 GMT

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Careful, you know what happens to a blue swimsuit when you jump in the Red Sea, don't you?

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It turns purple?

Re: Enlightenment

Mark Hedberg — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:23:31 GMT

Careful, you know what happens to a blue swimsuit when you jump in the Red Sea, don't you?

Re: Enlightenment

Wren — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:11:52 GMT

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ooh I like that. Might try it with my 7yr old who would argue the sea is pink instead of blue just for the sake of it! It will make an argument much more fun if nothing else!

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I'm fairly sure it's neither pink nor blue!

Devil's advocate...

Re: Enlightenment

Nicola Lawlor — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:01:20 GMT

ooh I like that. Might try it with my 7yr old who would argue the sea is pink instead of blue just for the sake of it! It will make an argument much more fun if nothing else!

Re: Enlightenment

Rob Davis — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:32:27 GMT

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What a clever idea. I'm going to try that one on the wife

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You're a braver man than I.....

Re: Enlightenment

Martin Atkinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:05:25 GMT

It justifies the actions of all of us on this forum who play Devils Advocate from time to time!

Re: Enlightenment

Arlo Guthrie — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:16:36 GMT

What a clever idea. I'm going to try that one on the wife