I disagree.
In 2026, a majority of humans have daily access to oxygen, clothing, clean water, nourishing food, warmth, and shelter.
You can live a long time with just those six items.
In 2026, a majority of humans have daily access to oxygen, clothing, clean water, nourishing food, warmth, and shelter.
Yes, but a recent phenomena. Disrupt the power grid and access to clean water, nourishing food, and sanitation become problematic for about half that majority pretty quickly.
Only the last roughly 40 years has it been a majority, if that.
Go back 300 years and it is a small minority.
Not sure orbital habitats would be much more risky than dense earth cities.
“Job One has always been staying alive on the Earth.”
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You disagree…yet no one has succeeded for more than a relatively few years.