Edward de Bono on creative thinking

[thameanman]

ios!! yeah

[fabioeoch]

So many videos with people promoting different ideas of what "creativity" means.

[Xzariah]

the website on the description is not working...

[Spurion]

In order for an idea to show "value", does it not have to show an application or use? If your idea is not useful, per se, as having the ability of being used to fuel more thinking that is useful, it must be applicable to the real world. e.g. string theory suggests 11 spatial dimensions (totally useless to us), but it also attempts to explain subatomic particles that we are trying to find. In order to be applicable, they must be compatible with existing convention.

[baniez1]

excellent video...

[77774541]

If only he knew about American Football. I think he could have been a great football coach with that type of thinking. Hear that football coaches...

[caesiume]

This guy is an intellectual powerhouse. A real fantastic human.

[xtensiv]

Google search think-strategically-now for another great ebook. It takes a holistic approach to thinking Strategically rather than lateral.. I highly suggest

[DancingChakra]

Wonder what this guy thinks of Lada Gaga?

[musicislove25]

@DancingChakra so do i! its interesting actually. ive always thought of her as attention-seeking and not creative at all.

[Serpent541]

@DancingChakra

She is different for the sake of being different.

[Quiltinguk]

Creativity means 'something from nothing' as in 'The creation'.

Original thought.

[BigOldToe]

watch this with transcribe audio on and you get some real creative thinking going on

[elephantinpajamas]

creativity is largely the ability to respond. the ability to appreciate what constitutes creativity is dictated by the expectations of the observer. a child may not be able to respond directly to his/her circumstances but may find alternative possibilities. the question is whether we can discern their response. so creativity is really relationship of doer and beholder. making a loud noise may get our attention because we're too busy to read the subtler signals thus stiffling other expressions.

[Invesigator]

IF creative thinking is a skill that can be learned, then why has Mr. de Bono produced nothing else besides books about it? If creative thinking was learnable, as he says, wouldn't he himself also be an artist, engineer or inventor?

[lynlasneski]

One of the most important points he makes is how little education has been applied to "learning the skill" of creative thought. Most people think you are creative or not (eg: you have blue eyes or not). But creativity is a SKILL we all have the ability & responsibility to develop. Especially in this day and age, people NEED to learn these skills. Just this morning I was introduced to a great website: therightbraininitiative financially supported through the Gate Foundation. YAY!

[moesez1]

I must say I agree with Mr. de Bon0- and from Playright to mataphysician, from parapsychologist If you go to my you tube you will see how out of the box I think. Its never called lateral thinking though it most certainly is, its called crazy by those dull in the box brains.lol Thank you for the approval. I am an artist too and am amazed at how innovative this new generation is

[vjpillay]

creative thinking and lateral thinkging has been going on for millennium.pathetic current generation need to listen to a doctor i how to think instead of him helping third world people with their health problems and reduce child motality. waste of medical education.

[roosterbasher]

they never developet glass, and thosfor no reading glassis

[eotto2001]

This actually kind of sad. There are much better places and people to go to learn about creativity. I guess if you are a non-creative person looking for non-creative person to teach you to be creativity, Edward is your man.

If you are creative, NO MORE SECOND HAND ART or Natalie Goldberg stuff would be a better place to start if you are box person who suspects there is universe outside the box.

[dasocks]

@eotto2001 maybe read one of his books. Thinking tools is a good one.

the book will be alot clearer than a 4 min video, so don't make up your mind just yet.

[eotto2001]

@dasocks I'll try but first impressions are about a man who lacks intellectual fluidity. In the 60s they would have called him a square.

[dasocks]

@eotto2001 ok give it a go.

btw what does intellectual fluidity mean?

[eotto2001]

@dasocks There is a danger in ones intellectual life is to make pronouncement and assertions that are the absolute truth. Doing so will tend to lock one into one point of view. If creatively you are exploring an idea or a theme, you need to do that for a time, but it is not a good thing to stay there. I can understand Edward's point of view in a post modern world, creatively you want to keep your options and choices open. When you say this is The Truth, it locks up your creativity.

[dasocks]

@eotto2001 yer. well its all down to what you choose to learn from him. He knows alot of stuff. I particularly liked his explanation of the "clash system" maybe that is on you tube somewhere

[thPhilepII]

@eotto2001 Hello. I feel de Bono touches on important elements of thinking that can be applied to creativity. Some of these "tibits" have inspired me instantly. I'm glad to hear what he has to say. Apparently he wants to teach people how to be creative. As a creative person, I think he speaks well. He doesn't always try to sell something. Buried in this video is de Bono speaking in a timeless manner. Not all the ideas are new but as "they" say: some things are worth repeating.

[sk8young]

i love his necktie.

[modernfreestyle]

A lot of people who listen to Edward de Bono speak truly believe that "it's already been done" or that they "already do that". After several years as a member of a Thinking Club dedicated to the actual practice and application of de Bono's thinking principles, I can assure you that "it has not" and "they do not". Just grab a copy of "de Bono's Thinking Course", read through it, do the exercises, and you'll see for yourself. You'll get real-world results by applying his methods on a daily basis.

[approveall]

Much of the tools he refers to, had been used by scientists, philosophers, and creative thinkers before and after the Greeks throughout the history. Do we believe him or the evidence that we see before us. Pick up a mathematics book, pick up a physics book, the theories of social and political science. How does any of this constitute the state of standstill?

[HIGRecords]

if this guy were really an expert on creativity he'd have made a more interesting and creative presentation

[bhamshotta786]

did he died?

[superfine74]

He who thinks outside the box, dwells in a bubble contemplating the box.

[squirtleenblastoise]

@superfine74 wrong becuz creativity reaches infinity, its not being captured by something whatsoever.

[classicdinner]

@superfine74 i dont get it

[Ulrna]

@superfine74 Nope, not me!! :D

I passed that bubble, I am Insane ;)

[thPhilepII]

@superfine74 sounds good but... the main idea tends to be progress and is not to be stuck in a box nor a bubble. etc.

[Floorsnarl]

anybody know of any good introductory logic books that would be complementary with lateral thinking?

[adrianalanis20000]

I think what matters here is not only the logic, but doing exercises and trying to solve them.

So i would recommend you to search for a exercise book not only a theory book. Hope it helped my answer

[malcolmbryant]

Fuzzy Thinking by Bart Kosko is a good alternative way of looking at logic. Try lots of different approaches.

[numberonesurvivor75]

This is quite interesting and important.

[sankow2]

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.

[bananian]

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.

[SuperDutchGold]

If your in gmit give this a thumbs up

[Xenostrobe]

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.

[drumsonly2002]

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.

[RoyalMusicmaker]

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.

[you2begin]

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]

yeah ill take a look.

[pr0reality]

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.

[Petedog32]

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

[OURPLAYLISTSSSS]

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.

[talk2u2c]

- 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".

[talk2u2c]

I have read his book many years ago. Interesting I must admit! However, I did not have the pleasure of listening to him to date.

My only problem with Dr De Bono is the bold statements he makes.

"The original software was designed 2400 years ago by the GG3. We have done nothing for thinking since then". Questions:

[vinniedurrant]

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]

Vinniedurrant- Why is it true? I am all ears.

[vinniedurrant]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[talk2u2c]

OK! I need you to define what you mean by thinking.

[nouiella]

greek gang of 3.if im not mistaken.

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.

[vinniedurrant]

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]

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

[JarOfBuckeyes]

"Intelligence is not the same as wisdom."

Very, very true.

[sarchawm]

He is a PO!

the well-wisher

[darklordsma]

Edward de Bono is basically a cultist. Read H+: the new religion. It's an attack on sanity. The man is messed up.

[mbdillon]

looking that up on amazon, it doesn't sound so convoluted as that. just a terribly pretentious book that apparently everyone who's read it ended up hating.

[r0galik]

i'm not creative

[abhis19831]

thanks to EDWARD DE BONO the master of this art of creative thinking

[abhis19831]

because mom not only won in straigh sets but also not loose a Single game in those two sets.But again Mom showed some attitude onfield which was hurt as a person and sport spirit. She didn't shake hands after the game. But any way that's way she live her life. But the way she played today that was superb. I like it

[abhis19831]

today i am feeling so glad from the day started. You know why?? oh! how you know. Ok, i will tell u that.

In early in the morning there was a tennis match between my Mom and her childhood oponent. Means their rivalry in this sport started at their age of 8.Although my Mom beats her so many times means 90% out of hundred. But todays win is very special for me.

[supergirlsrule]

is that creativity?

[andygibson]

de rubbish!!

[Casanuda]

Duh.

[misterfisherman]

edward de bono vs confusion/no sense.

[misterfisherman]

hehe they hate my theory.hmmm yes

[Nahulanham]

This guys system is absolutely brilliant. I tried it out many years ago and it improved my posibility thinking enormously. Lateral thinking is a must for the creative thinker. Thanks Edward. Nahu

[misterfisherman]

have you left out anything?

[rsattiq]

wow, IM not smart at all.

[MYKSA007]

thank u it is very good tube

[nitinsj]

I am currently ready the Six Thinking Hats. The method of thinking described in the book is very simple yet not obvious to our minds. But Dr De Bono has described the aspects of thinking in very simple way. Great stuff !

[misterfisherman]

is there another author superior to edward de bono? hhmmmm ??-?

[kvbrock82]

What was Dr. De bono thinking when he chose that tie that faithful morning?

[toptop90]

to get you thinking of alternative crititisms.

[nehow123]

I like Chicken

[CreativeCritisizm]

,,,and what better person to respond to such a question on these matters concerning these subjects ? hahaha,,,ME !

[branchedout63]

me 2

[LiptonGuy]

I have a couple of this guy's books. One title is THE 6 THINKING HATS. And that is a very nice tie. --No Joke. A nice tie makes all the difference.

[khmaz]

"Be sure to check out more from Doctor de Bono and solve his three creative challenges at poodotcom". Make sure to blwjb me first.

[jodesai]

Just wish more of your teachings come to the tube. Thanks for this one