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Why are the references written in a backward font? Because, I suggest
that a mindset that focuses upon references is mentally backward. First, it
looks at the person saying the fact, rather than the fact itself. This
emphasizes 'knowing' instead of knowing, and leaves the Perceiver
observer mesmerized. The goal of this book, though, is to develop
Perceiver thought—to go beyond quoting the right experts.
Second, it concentrates on details and individual points rather than
connections and the big picture. This is because it uses primarily
Contributor thought—which works with details and deals with individual
items. Ideally, the detailed thinking of Contributor strategy is combined
with the connection seeking of Perceiver thought. But, a focus upon
references leaves the Perceiver observer mesmerized, making Perceiver
thought impossible. The strength of this book lies in its Perceiver
connections, and not in the Contributor details (though I have tried to get
the details right).
Finally, it is motivated by intellectual novelty rather than by general
understanding. This is a byproduct of dominant Contributor thought.
Contributor strategy is driven by Exhorter excitement. Normally, this
excitement comes from the intellectual appeal of a general Teacher theory.
But, thinking that focuses upon details will not discover a general
understanding. Therefore, the only motivation left for Exhorter thought is
that of intellectual novelty. In other words, if my references are not
completely up-to-date, then this book will be laid aside as irrelevant.
However, if a general theory of the mind exists, then it is timeless—it will
survive the test of time.
Why then are references included? Because, it is important to refer to
the work of others. I am a finite being. I cannot discover everything by
myself. I need the help of others.