One day I was visiting a friend.
Outside, the thermometer showed 33 degrees.
It was pleasantly cool inside.
A compact device hung on its wall.
Flat.
Modern.
Almost like a loudspeaker.
βWhat is this?β
I asked.
βMy air conditioner.β
I had to laugh.
It couldn't possibly have been a real air conditioner.
Then he showed me the temperature display.
21 degrees.
While the heat flickered outside.
βAnd where is the hose?β
βThere isn't one.β
βAnd the installation?β
βPower outlet. That's it.β