Originally Posted by
Quiglesnbits
It's important to remember that when adding and subtracting from N, your ability to rationalize and/or hide the economic reality of your arithmetic is vital, and sometimes N+3-3=Jimmy Choo
Originally Posted by
McBTC
N isn't a number– it's a quantum that changes over time and is comprised of discreet elements the value of which also change over time such that at any given time collectively the elements equate to N. Accordingly, N may actually increase over time even after certain discreet elements that previously were a part of N have been eliminated… and, vice versa.
Yes, this is getting at it - as in quantum mechanics, N is a state that is only defined for sure by outside observation. The outside observer is typically a spouse. Only in the interaction between the measured and the measurer is N discovered and set.