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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 28, 2024 11:34:17 GMT -5
From Wiki: "The cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia, regarding a complex knot that tied an oxcart. Reputedly, whoever could untie it would be destined to rule all of Asia. In 333 BC Alexander was challenged to untie the knot. Instead of untangling it laboriously as expected, he dramatically cut through it with his sword, thus exercising another form of mental genius. It is thus used as a metaphor for a seemingly intractable problem which is solved by exercising brute force."
My notes: What do you think of Alexander cutting it instead of untying it? Is that cheating? Or was it a smart move? I think it is cheating. The rules state to UNTIE.
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Post by Steve on Mar 28, 2024 11:42:19 GMT -5
Maybe but Alexander the Great could do anything he wanted. I thought it was genius!
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