Modern Flood Deaths Are A Failure of Imagination

And a lack of respect for nature

We all understand the difference between outdoor temperatures in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Our species probably evolved to notice these small differences with our skin because we have no fur and are warm-blooded, sensitive apes. Regardless of how, we’re sensitive to small air temperature fluctuations.

But how many of us can immediately envision the differen…