The Sea inside the Shell

Someone exhibits a scientific way of thinking any time that individual asks a question, makes a prediction and tests their prediction. Someone can be scientific if they are observant.

As a child I was very observant and I explored the world around me. Although I was a young scientist I can remember having misconception about the sound seashells make when you put your ear to them. I always thought I was hearing the sound of the ocean because seashells come out of the ocean so there must still be a little ocean in there. Over time I continued exploring and realized that there are other objects that make the ocean sound that don't come from the ocean. I later came to the realization the sound was made because of the shape of the shells.

Through this process I had taken what I knew to be true and applied it in a new context. This eventually lead me to the real truth about sea shells. By applying what I already knew in a new way I was demonstrating a higher level of thinking because I could think about the world in a new context and this new thought had significant meaning in my life.

When faced with a question that is puzzling me like the sea inside the shell I have always went straight to the computer for answers. I am always amazed by the boundless resources available on the internet is is remarkable the knowledge that is just beyond our mouse.