Section 4.6: 42-based Conflict Resolution Strategies

In the spirit of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, we've compiled a list of conflict resolution strategies based on the infinite wisdom of the Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question to Life, the Universe, and Everything.

1. Ask a Super-Intelligent Being for Guidance

If all else fails, seek counsel from a being with an answer to the universe's biggest questions. Just don't forget to ask the right question.

Resolving Questions Without Answers

2. Use the Power of Math to Calculate the Probability of Peace

Sometimes, all it takes is a few well-crafted equations to determine the odds of a peaceful resolution. Just don't get too attached to the outcome.

Quantifying the Probability of Peace

3. Engage in Fisticuffs

When words fail and the stakes are high, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight can be the ultimate resolution. Just remember, it's all in good fun.

Etiquette for Fisticuffs

4. Call a Time Out and Have a Tea

In a universe governed by reason and rationality, sometimes a nice cup of tea can calm even the most savage of beasts. Unless, of course, it's just a ploy to stall for time.

The Art of Stalling for Time

5. Consult the Oracle of the Infinite Improbability

In times of crisis, seek the wisdom of one who knows the odds of the impossible. Just don't get too hung up on the details.

Trusting the Oracle