Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely(khou.com)
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Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/remote-thermostat-adjustment-texas-energy-shortage/285-5acf2bc5-54b7-4160-bffe-1f9a5ef4362a
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In case I'm not the only one unfamiliar:
The Cassandra metaphor (variously labeled the Cassandra "syndrome", "complex", "phenomenon", "predicament", "dilemma", "curse") relates to a person whose valid warnings or concerns are disbelieved by others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra_(metaphor)
The Cassandra metaphor (variously labeled the Cassandra "syndrome", "complex", "phenomenon", "predicament", "dilemma", "curse") relates to a person whose valid warnings or concerns are disbelieved by others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra_(metaphor)
I love the modern use of the word “shocked” when used when something slightly unexpected happens. I didn’t take an umbrella and rain started, I was shocked!
It is either inflation of meaning of the words, or infantilism of modern people. And I don’t know what is worse.
It is either inflation of meaning of the words, or infantilism of modern people. And I don’t know what is worse.
Schadenfreude is neither nice not ingratiating when it rears it's ugly head, nor, in fact, does it ultimately relieve the Cassandra complex when it comes to fruition.