ZumbadorMar 17, 2025

If you're feeling hopeless about human nature and what happens when times get bad, you might want to read these words from a woman who survived the siege of Sarajevo:

"I shared food when I had it, even though I often knew I wouldn't have a crumb the next day. Which was no big achievement, because nearly everyone did the same."

(You might need to scroll down to see Dee Xtrovert's comment if the link doesn't take you directly there)

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https://www.metafilter.com/78669/What-if-things-just-keep-getting-worse#2430771

What if things just keep getting worse?

'Civilization is Just a Thin Veneer. In the absence of law and order, men quickly revert to savagery. As was illustrated by the rioting and looting that accompanied disasters in the past three...

Show threadAsakiyume

@Zumbador Ahhh, this is great; thank you for linking.

I've always thought this:

"But here's the main point: "Preparing" for the disaster really didn't do anyone much good. Those who "prepared" ate a little better for a while. They stayed warmer for a few extra days. They enjoyed the radio for a while longer (via batteries.) But in the end, they ended up hungry, cold and bored too, just like the rest of us."

Prepping is foolishness. In 3 days, 3 weeks you're where everyone else is.

Mar 17, 2025 at 2:42pmWeb
Show threadZumbadorMar 17, 2025
@asakiyume Isn't it good? Common sense that often gets lost as we're sold the idea that we only have individual responsibility, and can't rely on one another.
Show threadMerilee D. Karr, MD, MFAMar 17, 2025
@asakiyume @Zumbador
Prepping means you can share. By sharing, you connect. You build.
By preparing for disaster, you feed souls, not just stomachs.
I believe this, and I practice this.
#CERT
#disasterprep
#sanitation
Show threadZumbadorMar 17, 2025
@merileedkarr @asakiyume that's a very good point
Show threadAsakiyumeMar 17, 2025
@merileedkarr @Zumbador That's a good side of it! Thanks for pointing that out.