Oxymoron: Oxymorons combine two opposite terms in a paradoxical manner. They are closely inter- twined with antonymy, since the union of antonymous items creates the paradoxical effect of the oxymoron and generates a new meaning.
A new meaning=an idea- the coming together of seemingly contradictory elements to form new and unexpected hybrids
The oxymoron may show an unexpected way forward
The oxymoron doesn’t seek to provoke-we don’t have to choose sides
Explore unexpected possibilities & opportunities
Have the critical conversation
Allows us to lend our viewpoints & ideas constructively to others
Refine and polish our ideas by ‘rubbing them up’ against others
By embracing the oxymoronic nature of life, we can escape the straitjacket of pre-imposed identities.
Sources of input vs the people that we reflect upon matters with voices and markets not represented,
Seek global perspectives and question, question!
Seek to augment your thinking-hold a dialogue with others and ‘the’ others