IMHO, well worth the time, especially if there's someone you need to convince that being prepared is absolutely necessary.
Serious talk – Cold Fury
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Serious talk – Cold Fury
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"Countering Collapse of Our Interconnected, Interdependent World" - Robin Burk
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Jackalope
.45 acp
The interconnection/cascade failure theory is nothing new. Roberto Vacca is considered the originator of the concept in the 1970's, when he wrote about it in his non-fiction work titled "The Coming Dark Age". He noted that if you're no longer getting mail delivery on a regular basis, then that's a pretty good indication that the government is no longer functioning. Of course, the first world has become totally dependent upon complex interconnected technology. The interruption of the internet wouldn't faze a Bedouin tribesmen, but the same outage could cause a catastrophic disaster in New York City.
With the just-in-time delivery/inventory systems being used today, any small interruption in communications or transportation could cause a major shortage of critically needed foodstuffs. We live in interesting times.
With the just-in-time delivery/inventory systems being used today, any small interruption in communications or transportation could cause a major shortage of critically needed foodstuffs. We live in interesting times.
JaguarJaguarGolf
6.5 Creedmoor
In a report I wrote for FDNY I listed one of my warning signs that a low-yield nuclear weapon had been detonated in NYC was that cable TV service would be interrupted.