Dr Edward de Bono’s over-complicated discussion on the importance of simplicity applies directly to the art of toymaking.
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Dr. De Bono breifly and profusely discusses the need for simplicity in life. Edward de Bono studied at St Edward’s College in Malta and gained a medical degree from the University of Malta. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford where he gained an M.A. degree in psychology and physiology. He also has a Ph.D. degree and a D.Phil. degree in Medicine from Cambridge University, a D.Des. degree (Doctor of Design) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and an LL.D. degree from the University of Dundee. He holds professorships at the Universities of Malta, Pretoria, Dublin City University, and the University of Central England. The New University of Advancing Technology in Phoenix AZ appointed Dr. de Bono Da Vinci Professor of Thinking in May 2005. He is one of the 27 for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009. He was formerly married, has two sons and resides on the Channel Islands. In 1969 de Bono founded the Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT) which continues to produce and promote material based on his ideas. He has written 82 books with translations into 41 languages. Read More.
