Professional Thinkers

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This paper discusses the logical analysts, Richard Heuer of the CIA and Edward de Bono. The paper outlines the similarities and differences in the beliefs of these two men. The paper contends that Heuer and de Bono are strikingly similar in their assessment of the human mind as naturally lacking in the skills necessary to analyze a complex issue.

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"Many argue that an individual's ability to "think outside the box", or to use his or her ability to see an issue from an unorthodox perspective can provide great power and insight into that issue that few "typical thinkers" can harness. This is definitely the case for professional "thinkers" Richard Heuer of the CIA and Edward de Bono. Although both logical analysts demonstrate some differences in their approaches concerning the "science" of thinking (with regard to the process by which one reaches judgments or conclusions), they hold striking and profound similarities."

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