Oblique+strategies


 * Oblique Strategies ** (subtitled // **Over One Hundred Worthwhile Dilemmas** // ) is a deck of 7 by 9 centimetres (2.8 in × 3.5 in) printed cards in a black container box,  created by [|Brian Eno] and [|Peter Schmidt] and first published in 1975. Each card offers an [|aphorism] intended to help artists (particularly musicians) break [|creative blocks] by encouraging [|lateral thinking].

Each card contains a phrase or cryptic remark which can be used to break a deadlock or dilemma situation. Some are specific to music composition; others are more general. Examples include:
 * Use an old idea.
 * State the problem in words as clearly as possible.
 * Only one element of each kind.
 * What would your closest friend do?
 * What to increase? What to reduce?
 * Are there sections? Consider transitions.
 * Try faking it!
 * Honour thy error as a hidden intention.
 * Ask your body.
 * Work at a different speed.

Access the virtual cards through //**this link**//: []