I live in Canada, but I’m seeing a lot of similar trends here as well. I’m not prepping at the moment, but it’s definitely something that’s been on my mind. I think you’re on the right track with trying to connect with your neighbours and to see how you can start supporting each other when shit hits the fan.
One big problem is how important supply chains are nowadays. Most communities aren’t self sufficient, and rely on functioning supply chains for their supply chains. Once there’s civil unrest and supply chains start collapsing, then millions of people are going to end up being cut off for basic necessities.
It’s actually interesting to read about the collapse of the Roman empire which also relied on economies of scale. Europe was plunged into the dark ages in mere decades once supply chains collapsed and they were cut off from other productive regions of the empire.
I definitely am starting to and will continue, simply because logistically I can’t buy it all at once and it’s better to start earlier than never.
That definitely is a huge issue, even for me personally. I’ve got my own garden, but it definitely isn’t enough to sustainably live off of. My plan is to amp purchasing everything necessary for survival up and to create a network of like-minded people that will do the same so that when the time comes, we can provide aid to each other and people in need. This will only grow numbers/friendly relations and, if all goes to plan, promote a sense of community rather than an individualistic one. A strong group of people working together will unleash productive forces and may give humans a chance.
I definitely will read into that, I’m certainly behind on Roman history. That sounds terrifying, though.
I live in Canada, but I’m seeing a lot of similar trends here as well. I’m not prepping at the moment, but it’s definitely something that’s been on my mind. I think you’re on the right track with trying to connect with your neighbours and to see how you can start supporting each other when shit hits the fan.
One big problem is how important supply chains are nowadays. Most communities aren’t self sufficient, and rely on functioning supply chains for their supply chains. Once there’s civil unrest and supply chains start collapsing, then millions of people are going to end up being cut off for basic necessities.
It’s actually interesting to read about the collapse of the Roman empire which also relied on economies of scale. Europe was plunged into the dark ages in mere decades once supply chains collapsed and they were cut off from other productive regions of the empire.
I definitely am starting to and will continue, simply because logistically I can’t buy it all at once and it’s better to start earlier than never.
That definitely is a huge issue, even for me personally. I’ve got my own garden, but it definitely isn’t enough to sustainably live off of. My plan is to amp purchasing everything necessary for survival up and to create a network of like-minded people that will do the same so that when the time comes, we can provide aid to each other and people in need. This will only grow numbers/friendly relations and, if all goes to plan, promote a sense of community rather than an individualistic one. A strong group of people working together will unleash productive forces and may give humans a chance.
I definitely will read into that, I’m certainly behind on Roman history. That sounds terrifying, though.
Pray for us all