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It seems unlikely that collapse would ocurr in a sequence conveinient to the use of tech toys for survival. The correct steps and sequence are to read books, pr
by josefritzishere 2y ago
It seems unlikely that collapse would ocurr in a sequence conveinient to the use of tech toys for survival. The correct steps and sequence are to read books, practice skills, buy seeds, build off-grid infrastructure. That doesnt mean zero tech, but it's strictly tertiary.
- RetroTechie 2y ago> It seems unlikely that collapse would ocurr in a sequence conveinient to the use of tech toys for survival. That's a common misunderstanding: Our 'installed base' of technology / equipment would not disappear or disintegrate in most types of collapse. Your gadgets would keep working just fine (hardware-wise, that is). What is susceptible to failure: communications (internet, cell networks, electronic payment systems, etc), power grid, logistics chains (supermarket supply, postal services etc), social structures, law & order (riots, looting), 3rd party-provided services, and probably more. Also: unless a km+ sized meteor hits, truly large-scale collapse is more likely to happen gradually rather than overnight. So: think power out, internet cut & riots in the street. With off-grid solar, and software (+data) that works offline, you can enjoy your tech toys just fine. The tricky thing here is the degree to which daily-used tech requires external services to do anything useful.