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Anthropomorphizing the Weather

Accuweather’s Katrina Voss makes an interesting observation:

Oddly, modern technology may have rejuvenated the primeval practice of anthropomorphizing weather.

Some cultural habits are so hard to kick.

I don’t really have anything to add on this topic. I just found the naming of hurricanes to be a fascinating way to bring a train of thought around to the fact that life in a technological age does not in any way require us to be more rational than our ancient forbears.

The Accuweather blogs are a good read if you like meteorology - which we do. (thanks, R*)