How advancements in technology and global trade have led to a world where virtually everything we could want or need is available on tap.
What the role of the United States has been in creating such a world, and why it seems to be rapidly losing interest in maintaining this role.
What would happen if this interconnected world were to suddenly become disconnected — and the nations of the world had to become self-sufficient and produce their own goods, food, and energy.
How only a small percentage of the world's countries could successfully adapt to such a disruption, and what this would mean for the majority of the global population.
What the aftermath of this social upheaval might look like, and how we can be best prepared to emerge from the chaos intact.