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Parallel thinking is author Edward de Bono's term for "laying down ideas alongside each other." In parallel thinking, people accept any idea put forward without criticizing its value to the problem at hand. You just lay out all ideas “in parallel.” Afterwards, the individual thinker or group evaluates the benefits, appropriateness, risks, and alternatives. De Bono's "six thinking hats" method, described briefly in this book (and in detail in his book by that title) guides the process.
“Six thinking hats" forms the foundation of this book's premise which is our traditional western paradigm of "critical thinking" or “dialectic” (argument, refutation) cannot solve modern problems. "Analysis and judgement" are insufficient, de Bono asserts. The key problem lies in the fact that critical thinking does not address innovation. Our fast-changing society requires a new approach that is inclusive, non-judgmental, and creative. De Bono says that concepts like "constructive thinking" and "creative thinking." are more robust. He explores those in this book.
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