The Perceptions Complex

Three people look out into the distance and see a tree. This massive tree immediately peaks the interest of the three traveling men. Noticing one another, the three men each declare what it is that they have seen in the tree:

The first man looked out into the distance and pointed, declaring in a booming voice:

"My, What Beautiful Lumber!"

The second man disagreed, speaking out in his defined and wise voice:

"No, it is but the perfect place for my house!"

The third man disagreed even further, declaring:

"No, this is a magnificent location for me to paint this beautiful tree!"

All three of the men started to quarrel with one another on the subject, trying desperately to prove that they are indeed more correct. While arguing a fourth man approached and listened to their plight. The original three men requested the truth of this old and knowledgable looking man who has thus been innocent to the conversation.

The Fourth man looked out into the distance and laughed.

"I see all of these things. I see none of these things."

Then he walked away....