The Use of Lateral ThinkingThe author introduces the concept for which he became best known: "lateral thinking" |
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accepted achievement adequate alter approach arbitrary arrangements assemblies attempt attention bars basic becomes better chance chapter complete considered context definite deliberately described device difficult direction divided division dominant easy effective effort examination example exist experience explanation familiar figures field final follow further girl given hole ideas impossible interested involved lateral thinking lead less limited logical looking at things matter means method mind move natural necessary never object obvious offers once organization original particular path pattern pebble person pick picture pieces play position possible practical probably problem prove reason relationships relevant result rigid seems sense shape shown simple situation solution someone sort stage step suggested taken technique theory thinkers thought tion tried turn unfamiliar unit usually vertical thinking whole