6 Minute English Why are billionaires building bunkers?
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Jan 29, 2026 People preparing for major global disasters and the prepper mentality are explored. The rise of luxury underground bunkers built by tech billionaires is described, including extravagant amenities. Motivations like nuclear risk, climate collapse and AI are discussed. Listeners are introduced to survival skills, prepping culture and related vocabulary.
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Why People Become Preppers
- Preppers prepare because they believe major disasters are likely to happen soon.
- They may learn survival skills or build underground bunkers to increase their chances of survival.
Adverts Pushed A Reporter Toward Prepping
- Natalia describes seeing frequent US adverts for freeze-dried food that pushed her to consider prepping.
- She says "I'm not kidding" to emphasize how common those ads are and their influence.
What The Prepper Mentality Means
- The prepper mentality involves constantly questioning what you'd do if the apocalypse happens.
- An apocalypse is defined here as a serious event causing destruction and major change.