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something changes internally

something changes internally

September 10, 2005

Continuing exploration of problem-solving and justification.

Or, what if instead of winter turning to spring - what if sometime during the winter, the Caveman starts to turn crazy? He can’t handle being locked inside that small damp cave any longer.

Suddenly, his internal world has changed.

He thinks, “Sure, it may be winter outside, but I’m losing my mind in here! I don’t care if I freeze to death, I’ve got to get out of here!”

In both the internal and external examples the balance has been upset. Now this wall, which was built to protect, has become a problem and must be dealt with one way or another.

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