In this section we introduce the terms Diverging Connection, Converging Connection and Serial Connection.
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Diverging connection
Information can flow between the children of A, unless A is known.

Converging connection
Information cannot flow between the parents of A, unless A is known.

Serial connection
Information can flow from A through B to C, unless B is known.
