Being Gradually Deceived: Story Two About the Frogs

frogthinkingpmThe Second Frog Story

This frog was gradually deceived. He was placed in a pot of nice warm water. Very gradually the water was heated. It was so gradual and he was so oblivious to what was going on, he never noticed the difference in the water temperature…..

Until

It was too late and alas, the poor frog was boiled.

 

 

The Research Behind This Frog Story

A laboratory experiment was done in the ’60’s on some frogs. When frogs were placed in a pot of hot water, they jumped out immediately. However, when researchers immersed a dozen frogs in an open pot of cold water on a stove and then gradually increased the heat, the frogs responded differently. These uncomfortable frogs, never sensing that their lives were in jeopardy, all boiled to death. The increase in heat was gradual enough that it never alarmed them of the danger.

 

Thankfully, I Realized in Time

As you read the story of the completion of my one year mark living the Crossfit/Fabufit Paleo lifestyle, you will see how this story relates to my story.

Coming soon! What I learned over the past year.

Dani Rotramel

Dani Rotramel

I’m Dani Rotramel. I am a Christian and for the past 44 years have loved helping others (especially women) learn simple strategies to go to the next level in their fitness and health.

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