ABSTRACT
Since the concept of paradox is still in the formative stages, a most suitable design was the Delphi process, a method originated by the Rand Corporation for exploring group opinion and decision formation. In using this process, participants, who are usually experts, are asked to give their opinions on an unresolvable or currently evolving topic or theory. Statements are collected and a composite is formed, without acknowledgment of individual authorship. The composite is returned to each participant for consideration. Participants are asked to rewrite their opinions based on the new knowledge contributed by other experts. This process is repeated until some consensus is reached.
