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Use this page as your home base for exploring the exciting world of ASIT!
Why did evolution (or God, if you prefer,) make us so uncreative? Are kids really more creative than adults? Why, when we look at something, do we often miss out on the interesting part? These topics and more will be discussed right here!

Article: Functional Fixation
Why can't we see the solution to a problem even though it is staring us in the face? Functional fixation is the answer.

Other methods: TRIZ - the mother of ASIT
Discover Stalin's contribution to the first theory of inventive thinking!

Book review: Unified Structured Inventive Thinking - by Ed Sickafus
USIT is based on the author's extension and development of ASIT. Dr Ed Sickafus, a scientist and inventor, was motivated by his experience in teaching ASIT to engineers and scientists at Ford Motors. The author also shares his experiences in leading the effort to teach SIT and USIT at Ford Motors.

Book review: I'm right, you're wrong - by Edward de Bono
Edward de Bono coined the term, "lateral thinking." In this book he explains what lateral thinking is, and how it relates to the way our minds work. Read the book review and decide for yourself whether you think de Bono is right or wrong in his opinion!