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An interesting question to ponder centers on social unrest and whether those with the job to protect property would follow orders if told to shoot looters. Of course, the type of violence I’m alluding to extends far beyond anything we have seen in America or most western countries. Why people loot and how governments react is the issue. You can call it martial law if you like, but whatever name you place on it, those holding the power and the guns make the final decision. Progressive leaders in some areas are no longer treating theft of $950 or less as felonies but as misdemeanors. This has led to a wave of smash-and-grab robberies. How do you stop this sort of growing social disorder from getting out of hand?Of course, the flaw in thinking you can create a goon squad to control the masses is that your enforcers may begin to sympathize with those they are employed to suppress.  Considering how the military is moving towards more automated weapons that kill, it is difficult to think...

I see the Internet eventually developing into a planet wide super intelligence, literally a brain the size of a planet. It already has many of the features of such an integrated super-intelligence. As of today, 2024, the Internet isn’t yet a fully formed artificial intelligence, but it already has some of the characteristics of an intelligence. As some point I think the Internet will develop into a fully developed artificial intelligence. The question is, when will that happen? I would say that it is a near certainty that artificial intelligence will eventually surpass human intelligence, in the process gaining self-awareness and then assume control. It is a question of when, not if. There are two opposing schools of thought on the current state of AI: AI Enthusiasts . AI is developing at an ever increasing rate and can already do stupendous things so super-intelligent AI will arise very soon now. AI Naysayers . What is currently touted as AI isn’t really intelligent at all and is just...

With the rapid changes happening around the world, it's natural for people to ponder the possibility of another world war. The idea of a global conflict stirring fear and uncertainty is a topic that demands serious consideration. While it is crucial to approach such discussions with professionalism and a balanced perspective, we cannot turn a blind eye to the potential risks and tensions that may contribute to an eruption of heightened global conflict. Here I will explore the various factors that could influence the possibility of  World War III  starting in 2024. Understanding the Global Political Landscape When discussing the likelihood of a world war, it's essential to examine the current geopolitical climate. The balance of power between nations, continuing international conflicts, and the presence of alliances play a significant role in shaping the global political landscape. In recent years, we have witnessed growing tensions between major powers such as the  United...

Editor’s note : This article was written by Maybell Nieves, a professional physician from Venezuela. As a professional physician having always lived in a big city, I never imagined that at some point in my life, the social and economic situation of my country, Venezuela, would lead me to learn and use survival skills that I had read about but never even thought of applying. Without being in a declared war or a formal armed conflict, we have experienced different situations of chaos for about 10 years in Venezuela. But in the last three years, the country has become a true SHTF scenario, where the only way to move forward is to learn how to survive. I feel that the lack of food, clean water, and, at the lowest point of the situation, electricity, has given me new skills that have undoubtedly prepared me for any catastrophic situation. After three years in this contingency, I can now share every situation that took me by surprise and the techniques I had to learn by doing. There is no su...

From 1929 to 1941, the United States experienced over a decade of economic hardship, known as The Great Depression. The American people were left hungry and struggling following a steep stock market crash, changes in world trading, government policy changes, failing banks, and the collapse of the money system. Everyday life during this time required grit and survival skills. Though it might have been before our time, there are still plenty of survival lessons from the Great Depression that can be applied today. After all, you never know where the economy might go. Check out these eight lessons from the Great Depression that you can use to help prepare yourself for the uncertain future. Stay Prepared With These 8 Prepper Great Depression Tips  1. Grow Your Own Food World events can cause food production to grind to a halt. During the Great Depression, a time of both natural disaster and sharp economic downturn, individuals grew their own food to avoid going hungry. Community and bac...

Ever wonder how you will live if the SHTF? Ever try to answer all the questions that you ask yourself about how you will survive as a single, senior woman living alone with no family, no spouse, no other support other than yourself? I ask myself everyday as I grow older and a little weaker in body and strength. I used to be able to lift fifty pounds of feed or move a bale of hay easily but now it gets to be a real trial. But, since I am alone, I have to do it anyway I can and I usually do. It is the same in prepping for just myself, my livestock, and the homestead. I live on seven and a half acres in a rural southern California area which is like a mountain/high desert mix when it comes to weather and vegetation. My well is a good one and does the job of watering the livestock which consists of chickens, turkeys, goats, sheep, a llama, horses and assorted dogs and cats. So, I have a good start on being self-sufficient. I decided to not bug out but to bug in if SHTF ever happens. So, I ...

In the history of the world, nations and even empires have risen, then declined and were lost to time, leaving only artifacts behind for archaeologists to piece together what happened.  From our vantage point, it’s easier to see what happened, the slow decline in so many areas that finally led to a collapse.  Fortunately, we understand today many of the factors that have to be in place.  Unfortunately, even knowing these signs of decline may not be enough to slow or stop the momentum of your nation’s collapse.  In this video, we will lay out the eight signs of imminent collapse.  You may recognize one or all eight in your country’s recent history.  Having them all doesn’t guarantee that a collapse is inevitable, but it makes it more probable, especially if you have them all to a high degree. Here are the eight signs of imminent societal collapse. Financial Decay One of the most visible outward expressions of a collapse is the bottom falling out of the finan...