In a non linear era and within complexity only simple analogies to help could help change perceptions as the mind receptive is naturally receptive to an 'unstructured thought process'. Non Linear Thinking is unstructured only because it does not conform to
past norms or sequential logic. Its primary objective is simplicity. The appropriate analogy for this is humour and
music which are easily accepted by the mind because both are Non Linear and unstructured till they are completed. Their progression and end is specifically intended to be unforecastable.!!

Though the “end result” is a new creation or expression - the resources and inputs used are always “old” and “familiar”. THIS IS THE ESSENCE & LOGIC FOR Non Linear Thinking. IT IS INTENDED TO BE WITHIN EVERY PERSON'S REALM. (See 'EDICTS of NLT')

Reverting to the analogy, the successful acceptance of music and humour is more dependant on the attitude and prevailing condition of the receiving mind, than on the content or knowledge of the creator. The “mood” determines the response and acceptance of of the audience to new music or humour. The “closer” the “new” creation is to being familiar or simple for the mind - the greater the acceptance. To the mind “NEW events are seen as experiences that have not
been considered in the same sequence before AND this infamiliarity or level of unpreparedness determines the impact. The same event "if expected has minimal impact.

The analogy was considered necessary to differentiate between NLT which is not a “Theory”. It is a “Thought” process that attempts to find new solutions based on existing resources.

The logic of writing on this thought process was Compelling because Non Linear Thinking makes it “easy and possible” to think on almost any and all subjects, products, services and situations without the need for prior knowledge or experience. It should therefore have relevance to people who have need to take varied decisions and now need to recognize the “new influences” that keep appearing in constantly changing conditions; This would be specially beneficial for youngsters commencing their careers, and those who set up new businesses within constantly changing dynamics.

Predictably there would also be those for whom there is “little perceived need or requirement” for such a thought process.
Those in traditional hierarchy systems such as Old Corporates and within Governments that have created and depend on “controlled environments to survive”. Those who base their business models on "controlling markets, consumers or the environment", have found great success in the past BUT now find that these strategies are no longer working.

Non Linear Thinking would be negative thought process for those within old hierarchy systems, like politics who resist
and “change” and consider it to be an external issue. They generally believe that as decision makers anything simple or obvious must already be known.

External input is only acceptable if it is technologically “new” or for greater economic benefit. Paradoxically Non Linear Thinking would be best suited to resource scarce business and in reality “most of us”; BUT requires the acknowledge of scarcity when present.

The ability of Non Linear Thinking ( referred to as 'NLT' hereafter) to isolate the extreme variations and complexities makes it ideal for niche identification and positioning and evolving solutions for "dilemma type,situations & where conflict
seems to become the first response. (See 'NLT - An ideal tool for Positioning')

For small businesses and individuals the ideal solutions design must depend and maximize the use of existing resources within their current environments. This is necessary for the resource-scarce majority who require low cost solutions, based on existing conditions and resources, because the next change will require NEW solutions.

New “music”, but with the same instrument and notes.