There’s a well-known parable about a frog placed in a pot of cool water. At first, the frog is comfortable, unaware as the heat is slowly turned up. By the time the water reaches a boil, the frog doesn’t realize the danger until it’s too late. In this context, we use this parable as a thought experiment, with no frogs being harmed in the process. Using it this way allows us to focus on the metaphorical lessons about gradual change and its unnoticed dangers, rather than the literal details, which might detract from its broader relevance. Read more