Me-search? Search me! A new twist in the tale of introspection

According to James Lovelock of Gaia hypothesis fame, it takes thirty years for innovative ideas gain acceptance and forty before the heterodox becomes orthodox, all proper correct enshrined in textbooks. Thirty after Stephen Gould’s heretical article on Introspection best part since Morris Holbrook took up his pen, time is right evaluate their ideas. Less a rigorous investigation than an irreverent reflection reflective research method, this paper summarises state art introspection – some its many permutations appropriately artistic manner.