<p>A serious, yet entertaining, look at the impediments in current thought which prevent certain forms of understanding between people. The title story was made into an award-winning film with script by Idries Shah, and chosen as an Outstanding Film of the Year.</p><p><em>The Dermis Probe</em> comprises a collection of extracts from the written and oral tradition of Eastern thinkers. In his preface, Shah notes, &#39;In this book you can find illustrated some of the peculiarities of thought in the country which is today&#39;s world, seen by its inhabitants and by those who call themselves visitors.&#39;</p>