Causation Is Commercial Transaction

WELL-BEING IS WEALTH

Having Beneficial Things Happen To One Is Getting Money

- 1 He profitted from experience.

Having Detrimental Things Happen To One Is Losing Money

- 1 He paid with his life for my/his mistake.

Causing Beneficial Effects Is Giving Money

- 1 I was well paid for my efforts with their gratitude.

- 2 I bought myself some time through delaying tactics.

Causing Detrimental Effects Is Taking Money

- 1 The wind robbed him of an official land speed record.

- 2 Reckless skiing cost her a leg.

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