[jeremyperson]

This reminds me of the frog in the pot/pan concept. Note: the frog did not get hurt so watch until the end without worrying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svpsLZDgFK4

[darth_skywalker]

It's an interesting concept, but the "frog in the pan" fable has no scientific merit. [1]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiling_frog#Experiments_and_a...

[firethief]

It doesn't have to work on a literal level. It's a fable, not a recipe.

[imjasonmiller]

Along the same line, it reminded me of salami tactics [1], where not sudden but gradual change appears to be more effective.

1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salami_tactics