Edward de Bono on Israel v Palestine
Fri 21 Apr 2006While driving back from an appointment just now, I heard Edward de Bono being interviewed on our local ABC radio station. (Update: podcast details below.) Edward quickly reeled off several examples of his famous Lateral Thinking. One in particular stuck in my mind.
Problem: For 50 years, Israelis & Palestinians, both intelligent peoples, have lived side by side and have known that they have to get along with each other. Despite everyone’s best intentions, conflict continues.
de Bono’s Lateral Thinking Solution: Let each side vote in each other’s elections. Let Israelis vote in Palestinian elections and let Palestinians vote in Israeli elections. That way, only constructive people would get elected. Extremists on both sides wouldn’t stand a chance.
The interviewer (Richard Fidler) asked: Have you mentioned this to any world leaders? Edward de B: No.
So I guess it’s up to you and me, folks.
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Update: the podcast is now available at The Conversation Hour with Richard Fidler. Read the summary of Edward de Bono’s interview or download the MP3 file. Listen carefully at about 7:45.
July 19th, 2006 at 8:39
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April 21st, 2008 at 3:53
Dr. Bono
Fantastic idea on Isreal election- the concept palestine voting for Isreal and vice versa. But who can enforce this- UNO or the best friends of the powers concerned. I have another suggestion why not other countries also take part in the vote in all troubled areas.
What would you suggest in Iran Could the US be involved in the voting process or planning of elections. Difficult ?
In any case election calls for responsibility and accountability- of whom and to whom.
Lateral thinking could have many more options and equivalent solutions.
I understand you are setting up some organization for Thinking. How do I join in your efforts as I am interested in any kind of contribution to your efforts. Thanks in advance for your reply
Franklin Samraj
Dean of Faculty of Arts
Spicer College Pune India