Monday, February 25, 2008

Where results are unclear, consider all alternatives

I was off by one in my Academy Award predictions. The winners for
other awards were clearcut, but not for supporting actress. Tilda
Swinton won best supporting actress. I had considered the four other
nominees, because they were all mentioned as possible winners in
articles I had read. None mentioned Swinton.

This suggests a research process. Where one answer clearly is
correct, go with that result. However, where the results are unclear,
consider all alternatives. The answer may be in one the the least
likely possibilities. This rule applies in taking multiple choice
exams as well as in researching alternatives.

It may also apply in our political process. Where the front runners
are unclear, consider the least likely alternative - Ron Paul.


Comments: Post a Comment



Links to this post:

Create a Link



<< Home

This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?

Subscribe to Posts [Atom]