The sum total of your arguments so far is an assertion that I'm wrong.
Sorry, not very convincing.
So let's say you're right, meaning has nothing to do with causality.
Where do you think it comes from? Take a specific example. What is
the nature of the meaning of "cat"? Where does it come from? How does
it work? Is it the same for everyone? If not, why not? What are the
mechanisms by which "cat" means something to someone?
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