[MD] Quick one: causation

[Krimel]

> >[Marsha]
> >In place of 'causes', the Buddhist might say 'mutually interdependent
> >causes and conditions'.  I think this is closer to RMP's use of
> >'value', where value creates both subject and object.
> >
> >[Krimel]
> >Or the enlightened Buddhist speak of probability.
>
>[Marsha]
>Are you saying the definition of probability is 'mutual
>interdependent causes and conditions'?   Or was that sarcasm?
>
>[Krimel]
> I was not being sarcastic.  'Mutual interdependent causes and conditions' 
> is closer to the mark than 'value'. Probability and "mutual 
> interdependence"are as the ear is to the tail of the elephant. Value seems

> closer to a byproduct, something an elephant might leave on a path that 
> even blind monks could easily identify.

[Marsha]
I thought you might have some interesting point.  But you're just 
full of poop!    Never mind.   Pontificate away!

[Krimel]
Good call! Fly away little pixie. Spread your dust hither and thither. All
that matters is that you believe and that the children believe in you.