Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Global Warming or Climate change?
I have been noticing lately that the doomsayers are changing their tune a bit. The general term "Global Warming" seems to be making a shift to "Climate Change", and "Catastrophic Climate Change".
From my own observations I think this is because you can make everyone afraid of any kind of change, but the word "warming" is just too friendly of a word. When you get a "Warm Welcome", a "Warm Smile", a warm chocolate chip cookie, a warm summer day, a warm and fuzzy feeling, Etc. Too many good things in life start with the word warm or warming. And on any cold winter day, you can hear everyone saying, "We could use a little warming", or "Bring on the warming already!"
So it's time to get everyone scared. I can just see these folks sitting around a table throwing scary words into a pile all related to Global Warming, and finally deciding on CCC. I mean the word Catastrophic by itself is enough to make everyone run for cover. While Climate is not too scary, it does sound a bit scientific, so as to give the phrase some validity. And of course the big guns..."CHANGE"!!
Everyone is scared of change, any change, anything that might upset their daily routine and spill the apple cart. Rather than try to explain this I will give you a test to try on your friends and family.
Invent a rumour, any rumour about something that is going to change. Example; The name of your town is going to change, the name of your street is going to change, your work or school hours are going to change, but when presenting it, don't give any negative connotations, just tell the made up rumour and everyone will immediately come up with 3 reasons why the change is BAD.
I look forward to your comments with your results.
Anyway, be prepared for more use of the term Catastrophic Climate Change (CCC), even the Acronym is great, since folks can start using really cool terms like "Triple C" or "C cubed" to talk about the issue.
Have a nice warm day, signing off with a warm smile, and a warm hug!
From my own observations I think this is because you can make everyone afraid of any kind of change, but the word "warming" is just too friendly of a word. When you get a "Warm Welcome", a "Warm Smile", a warm chocolate chip cookie, a warm summer day, a warm and fuzzy feeling, Etc. Too many good things in life start with the word warm or warming. And on any cold winter day, you can hear everyone saying, "We could use a little warming", or "Bring on the warming already!"
So it's time to get everyone scared. I can just see these folks sitting around a table throwing scary words into a pile all related to Global Warming, and finally deciding on CCC. I mean the word Catastrophic by itself is enough to make everyone run for cover. While Climate is not too scary, it does sound a bit scientific, so as to give the phrase some validity. And of course the big guns..."CHANGE"!!
Everyone is scared of change, any change, anything that might upset their daily routine and spill the apple cart. Rather than try to explain this I will give you a test to try on your friends and family.
Invent a rumour, any rumour about something that is going to change. Example; The name of your town is going to change, the name of your street is going to change, your work or school hours are going to change, but when presenting it, don't give any negative connotations, just tell the made up rumour and everyone will immediately come up with 3 reasons why the change is BAD.
I look forward to your comments with your results.
Anyway, be prepared for more use of the term Catastrophic Climate Change (CCC), even the Acronym is great, since folks can start using really cool terms like "Triple C" or "C cubed" to talk about the issue.
Have a nice warm day, signing off with a warm smile, and a warm hug!
# posted by Ranting Reason @ 8:43 AM 
