Puzzling Gyros

Joe Varo vjvaro at erie.net
Fri Aug 30 07:10:13 CDT 1996


On Fri, 30 Aug 1996, jporter wrote:

> [snip]
> I think you're asking rather, "what is random?" It is not a simple
> question, Yes? Let's assume we're discussing the relationship between two
> sequential events: Slothrop getting laid and a rocket strike. Clearly, not
> all strikes are preceded by Slothrop scoring, Yes? But some are, No? And
> every time that Slothrop scores a rocket's sure to follow....Maybe.
> [snip]

Hmmm...sounds like necessary vs. sufficient reasons here; Tyrone's
getting-laid being a sufficient, but not necessary, ground for there to be
a V-2 strike.

Joe



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