Listen to the following Discussion Blind Biologist Finds Clues to Human Societies in Shells:
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4665906
Then Answer the following:
1. What is unique about Geerat Vermeij? How has his uniqueness influenced how he conducts research? What are some challenges he faces as he conducts scientific research (there was one big challenge discussed during the conversation)?
2. What does he study?
Then:
Discuss the following quote by Geerat Vermeij: “Being aware, to me, is so essential in science. Because by being aware, you are made a better observer, and observation is really where all of it begins. If you don’t observe, then it’s very hard to be puzzled by anything, and if you aren’t puzzled by anything, then how can you ask scientific questions?”
3. What does he mean by being aware?
4. What does he mean by “where it all begins?”
5. Why do you think we can’t ask scientific questions if we aren’t puzzled by anything?
6. How does Geerat Vermeij relate his scientific research to human society?
Please be detailed.
