The Gray Area with Sean Illing Why are billionaires prepping for the apocalypse?
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Nov 10, 2022 
Douglas Rushkoff, a media theorist and author of "Survival of the Richest," delves into the unsettling world of billionaires prepping for an apocalypse. He explores the paradox of wealthy individuals investing in luxury survival strategies while neglecting the collective societal issues they contribute to. Rushkoff critiques their detachment from empathy, highlighting the absurdity of extreme wealth in times of crisis. He argues for the importance of community resilience and human connection over isolation and tech-driven solutions.
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Secret Meeting
- Douglas Rushkoff was invited to a secret meeting with billionaires in the desert.
- They offered him a large sum of money to discuss their doomsday prepping plans.
Justification for Prepping
- Billionaires seek philosophical justification for their doomsday prepping, not just practical advice.
- They want to validate their mindset of self-sovereignty and insulation from the consequences of their actions.
Doomsday Scenarios
- The billionaires listed various doomsday scenarios, from electromagnetic pulses to social unrest.
- They see themselves as facing a 20% chance of a cataclysmic event in their lifetime.
