Cause and Effect

- Cause and effect refer to the relationship between two things where one thing
makes something else happen.
A cause is an action, motive, or catalyst that brings about a reaction or
reactions, while an effect is a condition, occurrence, or result generated by one
or more causes. For example, if we eat too much food and do not exercise, we gain
weight. Eating food without exercising is the cause, and weight gain is the effect.

Casual Chain
- A casual chain is a sequence of events or actions that are linked together in a
cause-and-effect relationship. This means that each event or action in the chain
leads to the next, creating a domino effect of influence. In technical terms, a
casual chain is a fundamental concept in systems theory and is used to understand
the relationships between different variables and their impact on each other.

How do you identify causes and effects in a casual chain?

Identifying causes and effects in a causal chain involves recognizing the sequence
of events and relationships between factors that lead to a specific outcome. This
can be achieved by analyzing the various links in the chain, from the root cause to
the final consequence, and understanding how each step contributes to the overall
effect.

In a causal chain, the initial cause sets off a series of intermediate causes,
ultimately leading to the final consequence. For example, in the context of the
global COVID-19 pandemic, the decrease in pedestrian fatalities from car crashes
can be attributed to the pandemic causing more people to shelter in place and
reduce overall driving, resulting in fewer cars on the road and subsequently
reducing pedestrian deaths from cars.