Unintended Consequences

Unintended consequences are quite common. We usually only notice them when they're bad. And when they're bad, we often don't think of them as unintended. Instead, we ascribe intent and possibly malice to the person or persons whose actions led to the consequences. But even the best intentions can lead to unintended consequences that we see as negative, whether to us or to others. There are any number of things going on that are likely to have uintended consequences, whether it's AI or something your neighbour does. There are things going on these days where people concerned about possible unintended consequences are even demonised because their concern is viewed by some as active hatred.When you find yourself facing the consequences of others' actions, give some time to considering what their real intentions were. When you find yourself faced with people dealing with such consequences, or even expressing concern about them, particularly if the views are contrary to your own, take some time to consider that person's point of view. You may think their views make no sense, but they're not really any different from your views in terms of how real they seem to the person who holds them.This episode's story is another from The Grey Fair Book, which you can find at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6746Remember, if you have any requests for particular stories, stories from particular authors, countries or cultures, please let me know.Have a good one.Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:22 - A Fairy's Blunder30:53 - Commentary