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EndersGamePaper Paradigms are really powerful because they create the lens through which we see the world. Our paradigms, whether correct or incorrect, shape our lives in a profound way. They are the source of our demeanor and attitudes and ultimately shape all of our relationships. The power of a paradigm shift, whether it be instantaneous or developmental, allows us to change from one way of perceive the world to another. In the novel Enders Game by Orson Scott Card, the main character reference Ender Wiggin demonstrates his unique ability to paradigm shift during his training at date school, and later as a commander in making tactical decisions. In order for a paradigm shift to occur we must(prenominal)(prenominal) take a break from tradition and old ways of thinking. We must not be constrained by what is currently accepted and mum. A great example of a paradigm shift is the story of the Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy who believed the earth was the center of the universe. Wh en Copernicus challenged this paradigm he was met with great metro and persecution. The idea of the sun, not the earth, being the center of the universe was not something quaint astronomers wanted to accept for many years. The implications of this paradigm shift were far reaching, it changed everything we understood and thought we knew about our universe. Even as a young chela of six years old Andrew Ender Wiggin must use his judgment to forever overcome physical and emotional challenges. During an aggressive confrontation at school, Ender is taunted and anguished by a school bully named Stilson and his gang of followers. Even though Ender is unprepared and outnumbered, he is able to quickly evaluate the slip and terminate that the interaction cannot have a happy ending. Instead of simply decision making on a strategy to reach this fight, he looks at the situation in a whole new light. He chooses not to be the victim anymore. Ender engages Stilson in a fight and to his surpr ise is able to boot him to the ground. As Stilson lies helpless on the ground, Ender proceeds to kick him in the ribs and wall until he can no longer even move or make a sound. Why does Ender continue to beat on soulfulness who is no longer a threat? He knows that he must not only win this fight, but he must win all the next ones too.