Lateral thinking
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Lateral thinking is a manner of solving problems using an indirect and creative approach via reasoning that is not immediately obvious. Synonymous to thinking outside the box, it involves ideas that m
Maltese psychologist Edward de Bono (pictured in 2009) introduced the term "lateral thinking" in 1967.
Edward de Bono
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Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono was a Maltese physician and commentator. He originated the term lateral thinking, and wrote many books on thinking, including Six Thinking Hats.
Lateral thinking
…only traditional step-by-step logic. The cutting of the Gordian Knot is a classical example. The term was first used in 1967 by Maltese psychologist Edward de Bono who used the Judgement of Solomon, the Nine Dots Puzzle, and the sewing machine (automating the work rather than adding more workers) as examples, among…
De Bono in 2009
De Bono on Channel 4 lecture programme Opinions, produced by Open Media in 1994