In these pages, de Bono discusses the concept of suspending judgment and its relationship to lateral thinking. He states that traditional thinking relies on the evaluation of thinking, which stifles creativity and the creative process. On the other hand, lateral thinking relies on going against judgment to enhance creativity and explore ideas.
He highlights the concept of “po” which focuses on a state of open-mindedness and non-judgment. With this strategy, one enhances the use of lateral thinking and allows one to delve into deeper ideas and thoughts that could not happen with the use of vertical thinking and judgment. Additionally, he introduces more techniques to break away from fixed patterns of thinking and uncover hidden possibilities.
Moreover, he highlights once again the importance of working in group settings to generate new ideas. He states that individuals should refrain from criticizing or evaluating ideas prematurely. With a new and open-minded environment, individuals are able to explore their creativity without the pressure of judgment from themselves or other people.
Hi Haya, I think maybe you read the wrong pages? This sounds like the pages from the older edition book and not the edition you have for class. The pages for the edition for class are in bold on the schedule.
PS I still gave you credit for the assignment though.