I'm new here. You can ask me questions and I might answer them.

I'm from somewhere near the beach and I read too much. I know things, drink tea, and write for a living. I used to have a really interesting job but then I left because things got a bit too intense.

You can ask me questions. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

a reply to: ParadigmMind

Hi ParadigmMind.

My question is what's the difference between linear thinking
and lateral thinking.

Thanks.

a reply to: ParadigmMind

Hello.

Which beach?

What job?

What books?

Enjoy the forums.

Linear thinking is what you accuse someone else of doing when you find fault in their process you can't quite quantify.

Lateral thinking is what you believe yourself to be doing shortly before committing a really egregious error.

I hope that helps.

a reply to: and14263

Several.

I own and operate a media firm. If you need a creative, media, or marketing/PR project done, let me know.

I have two rooms in my house that do little other than hold books. I'm constantly buying more. Recently I've been doing a lot of reading about Tibetan history, religion, and folklore.

The forums are great so far, thanks for the welcome!

a reply to: MrBlaq

I did answer your question above, I just forgot to use the reply function. Which I think expands upon my point.

a reply to: ParadigmMind

Linear thinking is what you accuse someone else of doing when you find fault
in their process you can't quite quantify. Lateral thinking is what you believe
yourself to be doing shortly before committing a really egregious error.

I hope that helps.

Appreciate the help.

a reply to: ParadigmMind
Welcome to the madness of ATS. So do you have a specialty? Or do you answer all questions? Just curious as your OP was a little vague.

What kinda things do you write? Novels, articles, fact or fiction?

a reply to: ParadigmMind

Is yours a sandy beach or pebbles?
I have the choice of both within a few minutes walking distance, plus great cliffs to jump/dive from.

How many hostages does DBCowboy presently have in his basement?

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Imma answer that...... 4

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Are we talking only living ones?

a reply to: ParadigmMind

Could dark matter be gravity from other dimensions?

Which animal do you consider to be the sexiest?

What is the driving force behind dark energy?

Which famous celebrity would you like to date, and why?

What is your greatest fear?

Could WIMPs be virtual in nature? If virtual particles can melt away

What is your favorite genre of music?

Is the redshift of a Quasar a good indicator of its distance?

a reply to: Martin75

Thanks for the welcome!

I have no specialty for purposes of this discussion. If I don't know, then that's my official and correct answer.

I write and edit all kinds of things, from web copy to novels and screenplays. I also employ and supervise other creative professionals. It keeps me busy.

a reply to: chelsdh

You forgot the one under the sink.

a reply to: Spacespider

It could, but there's more to what something is that where it comes from. The true purpose of dark matter is both divine and sinister.

The noble and majestic wildebeest.

The dark matter can answer that better than I ever could. Their fates are entwined.

Is the celebrity living or dead? If dead, are they a zombie or a ghost?

Immortality. Also clowns.

WIMPs are often misunderstood. Rather than hypothetical physics they're glitches in the matrix. The Annunaki aren't always on top of their game.

This is the toughest question so far: I like Jazz, traditional Celtic music, Cajun, bluegrass, and a few other things. I live at the beach in summer, so Jimmy Buffett is life.

Hubble certainly thought so, but he failed to allow for the Christmas lights.

a reply to: grainofsand

Right now our beaches are mostly touristy, but I'm told there's still sand under there someplace. It's rather nice.

originally posted by: grainofsand
Are we talking only living ones?

Yeah, otherwise you would lose count.

originally posted by: chelsdh
Imma answer that...... 4

I meant in total, not what he captured on a Tuesday.

a reply to: ParadigmMind

You sound a lot like me.

How many people do YOU have in your basement?

I kid. (maybe)

East coast or west coast?