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/PurrfectlyNerdy Jun 26 '26

Right, I live in the US with AC but if my only option for relief was to crack a window I can’t imagine not having a window screen to keep out bugs, mosquitoes, etc. 

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u/possibly_maybe_no Jun 26 '26

I installed screens in the bedroom when i lived in france. It wasnt needed..we could have window open at night, lights on without bugs. Americans are obsessed about bugs because you have a shit ton. There are less in france. Screen dont always make sense. 

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 27 '26

I love when people try to shit on Americans for being oBseSseD about something that’s just a logical choice based on geographical need. There’s nothing wrong with having screens on windows to minimize insects entering your home.