Paradox-Justification 101
Course Description: A crash course on justifying your most outlandish ideas.
Lesson 1: The Art of Saying "Yes, But Also No"
When faced with an opportunity, respond with a paradoxical "yes" while simultaneously negating the request.
- Example: "I'll attend your meeting, but also I won't."
- Example: "I'll take the promotion, but also I'll continue to do my current job."
Practice makes perfect, so be sure to exercise your paradoxical justifications frequently.
Hyperlink to next lesson: Paradox-Justification 202: The Art of Saying "Yes, But Also Maybe"
Lesson 2: The Paradox of the Middle Ground
Find the middle ground between two opposing positions and claim it as your own.
- Example: "I'm both for the cake and against the cake."
- Example: "I both like and dislike the new policy."
Remember, the middle ground is always shifting, so be prepared to adjust your stance frequently.
Hyperlink to next lesson: Paradox-Justification 303: The Art of Saying "Yes, But Also Sort Of"