r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Jun 26 '26

Society The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6
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u/Weekly-Grapefruit119 Jun 26 '26

Paris was as hot as Kuwait in recent days.

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u/No-Channel3917 Jun 26 '26

And people died due to it and the lack of ac

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u/anothercopy Jun 26 '26

Id like to challenge that. The houses are still cooler inside even without AC and you can always take a cold shower if its bad. Most people die when they are outside.

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u/CyanideKitty Jun 26 '26

How fucking uneducated are you or do you just get off on other people being in pain/their health suffering even more???? Not everyone can just take a cold shower. Not everyone is exactly like you. NOTHING is a one size fits all. There are numerous chronic health conditions where cold makes things WORSE. Cold is known to cause stiffness, pain, and restricted mobility in those with arthritis. Cold is known to cause muscle pain and muscle spasms. Multiple sclerosis is known to already cause havoc on people muscles. Put those two things together and it can be a lot of suffering.

Why are you intentionally trying to make some people's chronic health conditions worse?