Correct. In really rough times, gold is worthless.
Show me one time, in the last 5,000 years where gold was worthless.
Right now, in Zimbabwe, they have NO currency. People are STARVING. Guess what gets you food?
Gold for Bread
Should you be armed? Absolutely. Should you have food and trade goods? Absolutely. Should you have a useful skill? Of course. I also have some gold and silver. I hope to ride out the coming storm and keep my family as safe as I can.