Logical vs Lateral Thinking (The Pebbles)

Simon · 2006-03-14, 06:49 PM

The Pebbles

Many years ago in a small village, a farmer had the
misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village
moneylender.

The moneylender, who was an awful, mean man, fancied
the farmer's beautiful daughter. Since the farmer was
unable to pay the debt, the moneylender proposed a
deal.

He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could
marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter
were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money-
lender suggested that they let providence decide the
matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble
and a white pebble into an empty money bag.

Then the girl would have to pick one of the two
pebbles from the bag.

If she picked the black pebble, she would become his
wife and her father's debt would be forgiven.

If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him
and her father's debt would still be forgiven.

But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would
be thrown into jail. They were standing on a pebble-
strewn path in the farmer's field. As they talked, the
moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he
picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that both
of the pebbles he picked up and put into the bag were
black. He then told the girl to pick a pebble from
the bag.

Now, imagine that you were standing in the field.

What would you have done if you were the girl?

If you had to advise her, what would you have told her?

Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:

1: The girl should refuse to take a pebble.

2: The girl should show that there were two black
pebbles in the bag and expose the money-lender
as a cheat.

3: The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice
herself in order to save her father from his debt
and imprisonment.

Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story
is used with the hope that it will help us appreciate
the difference between lateral and logical thinking.
The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with traditional
logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she
chooses any of the above logical answers.

What would you recommend to the girl to do?

Well, here is what she did . . . .

The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out
a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it
fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately
became lost among all the other pebbles.

"Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind,
if you look into the bag for the one that is left,
you will be able to tell which pebble I picked."

Since the remaining pebble is black, it is reasonable
to assumed that she had picked the white one. And since
the moneylender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl
changed what seemed an impossible situation into an
extremely favorable one for herself and her father.

--

MrYum · 2006-03-14, 10:34 PM

Perfecto!

Gotta love a smart girl

SirMoby · 2006-03-15, 01:20 AM

Sure she was smart but how big were her tits?

Simon · 2006-03-15, 06:52 AM

Good question... I'd have to guess that they were big, firm and had those large protruding nipples that just drive moneylenders out of their mind.

Of course, without pictures, still useless.

bunky2u · 2006-03-15, 06:54 AM

big enough for the money lender, I suppose

dareutwo · 2006-03-15, 08:36 AM

LOL - you all just crack me up sometimes

Useless · 2006-03-15, 08:42 AM

I'd have to disagree and say that her tits were smallish. Many great scientific minds have noted the correlation between breast size and IQ. As the cup size grows, the brain's potential for learning and critical thinking diminishes. These facts may be skewed though, due to the fact that no one really listens to a fucking thing a big titted chick has to say.

docholly · 2006-03-15, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Last edited by Useless Warrior : Today at 05:43 AM. Reason: I'm just ducking as Doc throws things at me.|

I might have to beat you with my sagging tits!!

SirMoby · 2006-03-15, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docholly

I might have to beat you with my sagging tits!!

As long as we can film it and start a new niche

Useless · 2006-03-15, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirMoby

As long as we can film it and start a new niche

Nah, too close to boob hats. MML would probably sue us.

SirMoby · 2006-03-15, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Nah, too close to boob hats. MML would probably sue us.

You have the wrong niche. It's not about beating people sagging tits. It's a new niche about beating Useless Warrior

Cleo · 2006-03-15, 10:37 AM

Kill the moneylender.

No more debt.

Problem solved.

sue-fl · 2006-03-15, 11:13 AM

Geez you men and your tit thing

Now that was a great little story. And a very smart ending!

MrYum · 2006-03-15, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sue-fl

Geez you men and your tit thing

Now that was a great little story. And a very smart ending!

Not me...always been a butt man...just ask my girlfriend with her perky little 44 year old boobs and fine ass ( | )

Useless · 2006-03-15, 11:30 AM

I've always been a 'whatever the hell I can get' man.

sue-fl · 2006-03-15, 11:46 AM

MrYum perky at 44? How the hell did she manage that

Ahh Useless I'm sure you can get any woman you want

SirMoby · 2006-03-15, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sue-fl

Geez you men and your tit thing

Now that was a great little story. And a very smart ending!

I actually prefer long sexy legs and a tight butt over boobs any day but normally boobs are worth far more dollars

MrYum · 2006-03-15, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sue-fl

MrYum perky at 44? How the hell did she manage that

Ahh Useless I'm sure you can get any woman you want

Actually, according to her...she never liked her boobs when she was younger because all her friends had much bigger tits. Now, as age has taken its inevitable toll...and their boobs are sagging, she loves the fact that her titties have filled in a bit and she still passes the pencil test with ease

Being very petite does have its upsides! She's all of 5'2" and 105 pounds...mmm...petite GOOD

2006-03-14, 06:49 PM	#1
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	Logical vs Lateral Thinking (The Pebbles) The Pebbles Many years ago in a small village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was an awful, mean man, fancied the farmer's beautiful daughter. Since the farmer was unable to pay the debt, the moneylender proposed a deal. He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money- lender suggested that they let providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one of the two pebbles from the bag. If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven. If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven. But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail. They were standing on a pebble- strewn path in the farmer's field. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that both of the pebbles he picked up and put into the bag were black. He then told the girl to pick a pebble from the bag. Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you have told her? Careful analysis would produce three possibilities: 1: The girl should refuse to take a pebble. 2: The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag and expose the money-lender as a cheat. 3: The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to save her father from his debt and imprisonment. Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with the hope that it will help us appreciate the difference between lateral and logical thinking. The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with traditional logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses any of the above logical answers. What would you recommend to the girl to do? Well, here is what she did . . . . The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles. "Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked." Since the remaining pebble is black, it is reasonable to assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the moneylender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely favorable one for herself and her father. -- __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2006-03-14, 10:34 PM	#2
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2006-03-15, 06:52 AM	#4
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	Good question... I'd have to guess that they were big, firm and had those large protruding nipples that just drive moneylenders out of their mind. Of course, without pictures, still useless. __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka Last edited by Simon; 2006-03-15 at 06:54 AM.. Reason: misspelled 'protruding'

2006-03-15, 06:54 AM	#5
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2006-03-15, 08:36 AM	#6
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2006-03-15, 01:20 AM	#3
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	Sure she was smart but how big were her tits?

2006-03-15, 08:42 AM	#7
Useless Certified Nice Person Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dirty Undies, NY Posts: 11,268	I'd have to disagree and say that her tits were smallish. Many great scientific minds have noted the correlation between breast size and IQ. As the cup size grows, the brain's potential for learning and critical thinking diminishes. These facts may be skewed though, due to the fact that no one really listens to a fucking thing a big titted chick has to say. __________________ Click here to purchase a bridge I'm selling. Last edited by Useless; 2006-03-15 at 08:43 AM.. Reason: I'm just ducking as Doc throws things at me.

2006-03-15, 10:37 AM	#12
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2006-03-15, 11:13 AM	#13
sue-fl You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,837	Geez you men and your tit thing Now that was a great little story. And a very smart ending!

2006-03-15, 11:30 AM	#15
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2006-03-15, 11:46 AM	#16
sue-fl You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,837	MrYum perky at 44? How the hell did she manage that Ahh Useless I'm sure you can get any woman you want