(Zombie, disease, nuclear war, end of resources, or other).
I decided to write about something very random that I've been thinking about. Partially because I don't want to do homework and partially because just writing about anything is very relaxing and distracting. Keeps me from thinking about the stabbing pain in my side that I should probably get checked out. Seriously though, if you know a person who looks into those types of things. Call me.
Anyway, a couple of friends of mine who wish to remain anonymous (Jimmy Harper and Wynton Graise) and I had a 45 minute discussion in class yesterday about two topics: how would we survive a collapse of society, and how would we organize ourselves if stranded on a desert island.
The question about society's collapse was definitely more multi-layered. How would we get fresh water? Protect ourselves from looters? Survive on something besides sugary foods taken from 7-11's? Barricade our houses?
Would we move to a remote farm or island? Would we fortify our own house and occupy other empty apartments/homes?
No doubt, it was one of the nerdiest conversations to take place. But with the Dow dropping 3% today, conflict in the Middle East, disease and starvation all over the damn place, nuclear proliferation by Iran and possibly other countries, and constant use of resources (coupled with climate change) a global collapse is at the very least plausible some time in the future. Even I, a master of survival, will admit that living in an electricity-free world with no infrastructure for a prolonged period of time (like years) would be more than difficult.
Similar to all that, when I asked my buddy good 'ol Alice what 5 foods she would take with her if she was barricaded in her room for years. Not only did she NOT go with my golden choices of rice, bananas, steak, eggs, and cake, she picked PIZZA, ICE CREAM, and other such unhealthy foods. Which made me think: given the ultimatum of eventual death, would we choose to prolong our situation for as long as possible, or die in comfort quicker? My answer may have to be revised.
This was quite a rant. But it was fun for me. I hope it was fun for you. Here's a couple British people doing a Michael Caine impression:
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