Science is all about figuring things out. How do I move this big rock? Which way do a turn the wheel when parked on a hill? Why is that guy such a jerk?
That's all dealing with real world things but we're doing it with our thoughts. The non-obviously obvious ways of doing it are:
Looking or using memory - You can't just make things up (which memory often does sometimes), so you have to look to to make sure you're not remembering wrong. Your mind may make ideas, but you should check them against reality to make sure you're not wrong/crazy.
Naming - we use language to communicate what we have ideas about with others. But frankly, just for ourselves, giving a name to something, using that name with something the same, giving another name to something that is different, those are all mental tools even for yourself.
Guessing well - names don't always fit perfectly or are vague, but start with one word and if that doesn't fit, then use another or create a new one.
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