"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture How to Survive the Coming Crisis
Mar 22, 2024
Explore the looming crisis as historical patterns of demographic collapse repeat. Discover a survival framework focusing on physical, social, and mental resilience. Learn about the risks of inflation and how skills surpass credentials in uncertain times. Tips on relocating for safety and practical preparedness are shared, along with insights on building strong social networks. Delve into the psychological aspects, including the impact of crises on mental health and the importance of maintaining honor and adapting wisely in turbulent times.
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Historical Cycles Predict Modern Collapse
- Secular crises repeat roughly every 200–300 years and are driven by demographic pressures and institutional decay.
- Rudyard Lynch connects this pattern to modern low birth rates and fragile global supply chains threatening stability.
Appalachian Hike And Prepper Upbringing
- Rudyard Lynch recounts hiking 600 miles on the Appalachian Trail and growing up with an apocalypse-prepper father.
- He frames these experiences as informal credentials for offering survival advice.
Prioritize Practical, Marketable Skills
- Get practical, marketable skills rather than relying on institutional credentials like degrees.
- Learn trades or technical abilities that remain valuable under chaos to increase personal resilience.
