Monday, September 29, 2008

Ceteris Paribus-live a simple life.


You see, ceteris paribus mean many things, depending on the context.

In science, ceteris paribus means keeping all variables constant, except the one being studied

In life, ceteris paribus means live a simple life., ie hold everything constant - eat the same thing, do the same thing, go to RP at the same time, everyday.
See, how complicated life gets, if you visit a very wealthy friend for a mere cup of tea.


> > Once while visiting a very rich friend,
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> > Question : "What would you like to have...? Fruit juice, Soda, Tea,
> > Chocolate, Capuccino, Frapuccino, or Coffee?"
> > Answer : " Tea please"
> >
> > Question : " Ceylon tea, Indian tea, Herbal tea, Bush tea, Honey
> bush tea, iced tea or green tea?"
> > Answer : " Ceylon tea"
> > Question : "How would you like it? Black or white?
> > Answer : "white"
> >
> > Question : "Milk, or fresh cream?
> > Answer : "With milk"
> > Question : "Goat's milk, or cow's milk"
> > Answer : "With cow's milk please.
> > Question : "Freezeland cow or Afrikaner cow?"
> > Answer : "Um, I'll just take it black."
> > Question : "Would you like it with sweetener, sugar or honey?"
> > Answer : "With sugar"
> > Question : "Beet sugar or cane sugar?"
> > Answer : "Cane sugar"
> > Question : "White, brown or yellow sugar?"
> > Answer : "Forget about the tea, just give me a glass of water instead."
> > Question : "Mineral water, tap water or distilled water?"
> > Answer : "Mineral water"
> > Question : "Flavored or non-flavored? "
> > Answer : "I think I'll just die of thirst"

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, you see when you meet an economist, who is wealthy (unlimited supply) and don't believe in living a simple life (unlimited wants) - every step is about choice and decision.
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