Dutch,
I remember seeing Catch-22
I think that I may ask this of others on the MED Net, but I'd be interested
in hearing why Catch-22 was a 'shaping influence.'
Was it the catch itself ... you were able to see catch's in your everyday
life? Or the anti-war statement?
Ray
>Most of us have grown up with the catchphase "Catch-22". Tonight
>(11/12/97), on the TNT cable network, they are airing the movie. Reading
>Joseph Heller's novel some 20+ years ago, I can say it was one of the
>shaping influences in my life. However, I have never seen the movie--to
>my recollection, anyway.
>
>I suspect that many will recognize the operation of paradox in
>organizations and how they constrain our actions. It is best to keep in
>mind that an overwhelming majority of paradoxes are _social_
>constructions.
>
>I believe the movie airs @ 11:30 p.m Central so check your local listings.
>
>______________________
>Great Optimism,
>
>Dutch Driver
>Abilene, TX
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