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lateral thinking

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(idea) by Pseudo_Intellectual (3.7 hr) (print)   ?   I like it! Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:24:47

Viewing problems from unusual perspectives and thus gaining insight allowing unconventional solutions or avoidance altogether of the problems. Lateral thinking in problem solving often includes looking for loopholes or alternate interpretations in the instructions or ruleset. Unlike cheating, lateral thinking arrives at a satisfactory conclusion without having harnessed resources (besides cognition) unavailable to others who may be faced with the same problem.

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