The sea and ships at sea have certain fundamental characteristics. The facts are few and simple. Their meaning is profound. Although the facts may appear evident to all, their meaning and application are understood by few. As a result of a national lack of understanding of ships at sea, the United States faces a fundamental crisis at sea. Data processing capability to handle complicated information about complicated problems sweeps simple concepts aside. Complexity seems almost a prerequisite for credibility.
Yet, simplicity does not detract from truth. The sea, for example, is one continuous highway that covers most of the Earth, about 70% of the surface. It is possible to travel from any point in the sea system to any other point in the sea system without requiring the vehicle ever to leave the system.
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