47 - Wednesday, February 8, 1989 - North Shore News

Problem

IF YOUR mind blurs every time
someone talks about riicrocom-
puters, relax. You already own a
more powerful computer. But for
you to use it well, it might need a
powerful program.
Consultant Barry Wong, who
will be teaching a workshop on the
North Shore, points out that elec-
tronic computers still largely rely
on detailed instructions from peo-
ple. With his professional com-
puting background, he argues that
the human brain, capable of both
logical and creative processes, is
still more powerful.
“To my knowledge, only one
kind of computer on earth can do
creative problem solving: the ie wt vb
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both divergent and convergent on
thinking. But have you heard of
any microcomputer system that
can brainstorm properly?’’
Creative Problem Solving, or
CPS, he explains, is a general ap- , mr : ; 6 y a
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other problems. Learning the six eereeenes al : : ” ie ern
basic steps of this ‘‘program'' does
not require Sigh-level mathematics
or even a post-secondary educa-
tion.
“With CPS, you learn to con-
struct and to use your own treasure
map,”* notes Wong.
Wong is offering an introducto-
ty day-long workshop on Creative
Problem Solving on Saturday,
Feb. 11. For registration and more
information call North Shore Con-
tinuing Education, 986-8888.

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The first annual St. Valentine’s
Balloon Bonanza is scheduled for
Saturday, Feb. 11,3 to 5 p.m.
Activities will include chocolate
making, cupid crafts, parachute
games, balloon surprises, refresh-
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Train.
Cost for the afternoon is $6 per
child which includes adult admis-
sion.
Tickets are limited and are
available in advance only. For
more information call 926-3266 or
stop by the West Vancouver Rec-
reation Centre, 780-22nd. St.

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