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Why is Catch-22 Important?

  • 1.  Why is Catch-22 Important?

    Posted 11-15-1997 14:50
    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.
    >
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