The discussion of abstraction in section 1.3.1 noted that one does not need to understand the makeup of the components as long as "everything about the detail is just fine." the case was made that when everything is not fine, one must be able to deconstruct the components, or be at the mercy of the abstractions. in the taxi example, suppose you did not understand the component, that is, you had no clue how to get to the airport. using the notion of abstraction, you simply tell the driver, "take me to the airport." explain when this is a productivity enhancer, and when it could result in very negative consequences.

Which of these is the best example of a cause-and-effect chain of events? 1. alonzo went to the music festival. 2. carmen went to the same music festival. 3. alonzo met carmen at the music festival. 1. yosef bought a new car from a dealership. 2. bailey bought a car from the same dealership. 3. bailey paid more for his car than yosef did. 1. the high school football team played a game on friday night. 2. the drama club put on a play on friday night. 3. maya watched the football game instead of the play. 1. a fast food restaurant ran an advertisement on television. 2. hank saw the advertisement and got hungry. 3. hank went to the fast food restaurant and bought food.