Comedian Bill Burr did a bit on that.
He said many are just growing and storing things for the baddest dude in the area.
(The bit is on him buying a gun)
“He said many are just growing and storing things for the baddest dude in the area.”
Prepping is still good, as it buys you time, so if society does recover, the ride you take through the bad times, can be a lot better if prepped...PROVIDING you look like you’re suffering along with everyone else (lower chance of ‘visitors’ showing up).