Starting in the early 1980s, I assumed that our civilization was headed for collapse. Nothing in the intervening years has convinced me otherwise. I have collected books regarding the basic sciences, math, and craftsmanship. Books are expensive, so I have only four eight-foot shelves of such books. That would be just a modest restart. I also have a small cache of survival gear. Of course, I am no longer physically able to crawl out of the ashes. Now I merely hope that someone could make use of the collection as they rise from those ashes.
I think collapse is relatively close at hand. Those will not be fun times. I feel sorry for mankind; yet, they brought it upon themselves. Electronic gadgetry did seem to hasten the demise.
The first thing to disconnect from a compromised grid is yourself.
Start there then Build Back Better
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Yes, I am damned concerned about it too as you have noticed the last several months. I am screaming and hollering my head off about this Beast to either deaf, selfish, or greedy ears. But I have now realized there is no saving it. Humanity is hell bent on their own destruction by begging for this technology and enslavement.
I agree this putting all of our eggs in one basket and becoming completely dependent on it is a huge huge mistake. Let alone that kind of complete total control over humanity this will hand the bad actors. When it is mandatory there will be no hiding from it. One will have to go back to a primitive lifestyle to survive where just fire will be a luxury.
I am no longer much of a Bible thumper, but I can absolutely relate to the prophecies about the Beast. And I do not think it is a being like most think, I think it is this very digital industry that will brainwash and enslave everyone 24-7. It just fits with uncanny accuracy and logic. Too much to be coincidence. Myth or not it is like a huge billboard flashing.
Funny you mentioned collecting books of knowledge. Couple years ago another tech and I were seeing all this happen and actually discussed that it might be time for a Monastery to be stocked with physical knowledge to preserve it before the coming chaos ensues. Because it is coming, and I think it is coming soon.