the periodic conquest of, withdrawal from, and reconquest of
mest by
theta. It is
postulated that a
given segment or
entity o f
theta (in human beings, at least) undergoes
birth, growth,
death,
birth, growth,
death, etc., each
time learning more about the
business of making
mest into
successful organisms which can
better survive.
—Science of Survival Glossary (app 11.7.90)