Before we reach that point, or near that point, I see a grid-down reset to Alas, Brave New Babylon.
“Before we reach that point, or near that point, I see a grid-down reset to Alas, Brave New Babylon.”
That was a perfect short story. Perfect. It took into account the true human response and the most probable scenario of chaos.
Taking down the grid is easy enough to do. EMP is the furthest thing from my mind and I have professional experience in that field. I am far more worried about human interference against the grid that can take it down. That is EASY to do. No science fiction required, just a bunch of ragheads and simple tools of the trade.