at one level, thinking is fairly simple. For instance, it might simply involve making a shopping list. However
, there is a deeper and more complex level of thinking. This is often called "S" and it has several characteristics. First, it requires that you rely on reason rather than emotion. This means you have to look objectively at all available evidence and decide if it is true, false, or perhaps true. Second, you have to be self-aware and recognize your biases and prejudices because these may cause you to think subjectively. A third characteristic is that you need to be open to new ideas and interpretations.