Quote by Edward de Bono

It has always surprised me how little attention philosophers have paid to humor, since it is a more significant process of mind than reason. Reason can only sort out perceptions, but the humor process is involved in changing them.

It has always surprised me how little attention philosophers

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This quote suggests that humor is an important aspect of the human mind that has been overlooked by philosophers. While reason is capable of organizing our perceptions, the process of humor goes beyond that by transforming our perceptions. Humor has the ability to change how we view things and offers a different perspective, making it a more significant cognitive process than mere reason. The quote challenges the lack of attention given to humor in philosophical discussions and highlights its impact on the human mind.

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By Edward de Bono

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