Disruptions
A disruption is an event that causes cascades of failure to sweep through a network.
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Is TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it) Real? Yes and No.
Today’s letter was prompted by a reader that sent me a letter last night. The question is simple: Is there such a thing as …
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Personal Biochar Kilns, Portable Factories, DiY Septic Tank Cleaning, and Guerrilla Grafting
I’m currently busy trying to finish this month’s (and the inaugural) issue of the Resilient Communities newsletter.* It’s coming together nicely, I think you’ll love …
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The Great Depression is Getting Worse. Get Resilient Before It’s Too Late
The numbers are in, the economic depression (I call it D2) that started in 2007 is still here and it’s getting worse. This week’s …
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Eating Well, After the Supermarket Runs out of Food
Do you have a relationship with the farmer that grows your food? Currently, for most people, the answer to that question is no. They …
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Keeping Your Head When All About You Are Losing Theirs
We live in turbulent times. Our world is messed up. So, it’s natural to get caught up in it, to get depressed or angry …
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the Collapse of Greece
Greece has collapsed. The numbers are straight forward (via the BBC): There are more unemployed people than employed. About 1,000 people are day are losing their jobs …
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How Do You Attract Resilient People? Give Them Room to Grow
One of the best ways to improve the quality of any community, or any property, is to provide residents with the opportunities they need …
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Keep Fighting the Good Fight Against An Epidemic of Dependency
Here’s a little midweek pick me up. A reminder that the prevailing culture of dependency we find ourselves in, doesn’t always win. This little …
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How to Grow Food in a Drought
The drought this year is pretty severe. Worse, it’s not only dry, it’s HOT. If you want to get a sense for how bad …
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Why do Some Homes Burn in Wildfires and Others Don’t? Also: Back up Power for Apartments
Today’s letter features some great questions/input from our amazing community. As we progress, I’ll try to find ways to enable more interaction between community …
