Conceptualizing Problems: Using Lines
Find the solution to this puzzle: connect the 9 dots with four straight lines.
Think about the problem spatially: what are the various "spaces" in which a solution could be found?
Contextualize the problem of connecting the 9 dots!
The rules are simple:
  • Draw a line through each of the 9 dots.
  • Click down with the mouse to start a line.
  • Drag with the mouse to position the line.
  • Release the mouse button to commit the position of the line.
  • You get four lines, and each succeeding line will be attached to the previous line.

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What ideological framework does this puzzle employ?
How does this puzzle relate to how we think about environmental and cultural things?

Thanks to Donaby Henton, who wrote this java applet. He can be contacted at dhenton@primenet.com.