Poor Prioritization Creates Riches The rapid rise of Silicon Valley technology companies inspired a new capitalist paradigm. Software no longer needed to be mature or devoid of bugs before ending up in the hands of consumers. With venture capital to burn and dreams of exponential returns, founding technology teams raced as fast as they could … Read more
Biological Weapons Throughout History Biological weapons have been around for hundreds of years. One of the earliest known uses of biological weapons dates back to the 1300’s during the Mongol siege of Caffa. The Mongol army catapulted dead plague-infested bodies into the port of Caffa. This war tactic didn’t just frighten enemy troops; it infected … Read more
Introducing Survival Sherpa, Todd Walker Todd Walker runs Survival Sherpa, an educational website that underscores the importance of self-reliance and preparedness. He’s been actively contributing content since 2012 and has amassed tens of thousands of followers. Todd was kind enough to share with me the details about how he got started, his Doing the Stuff … Read more
The Battle for World Supremacy China’s rapid growth over the past few decades has positioned it as a global economic and technology leader. As the world’s second largest economic power, China has the capital to invest in its technology sector. These investments have proven to come at a cost to China’s homegrown companies. Huawei, a … Read more
Ancient Bug Out Bunkers Bunkers are defined as reinforced underground shelters, typically for use in wartime. Bunkers became especially popular during the Cold War, as the risk of nuclear attacks seemed very real. Large-scale bunkers, like the one constructed at Greenbrier, were built to protect government officials. That said, the construction of bunkers predates … Read more
Introducing Jerry D. Young Jerry D. Young is a prolific writer of over 100 books, many of which are prepper-themed. Some of his most popular publications are Disaster in the Burbs, Shipwrecked!,and Ozark Retreat. Jerry grew up on a farm and was introduced to the benefits of homesteading as a child. As time passed, he has shared … Read more
Disappearing in Plain Sight It’s become incredibly easy to find information about people. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms collect and exchange our data whether we want them to or not. Moreover, government institutions know who we are, where we are, and what we’re doing. This lack of privacy isn’t just unsettling. It … Read more
More Than a Just a Spirit The whiskey market has surged in popularity over the past decade. Aged scotch, bourbon, and Japanese whiskeys are being sold for the price of houses… expensive houses. At the end of 2018, a rare bottle of Macallan sold for $1.5 million. Whiskey clearly isn’t just enjoyed as a drink. … Read more
Unprepared and Vulnerable What a time to be alive. Never before in history have our needs and desires been satisfied with such ease. We can hail taxis with a few clicks of our phones and purchase products without leaving our beds. These modern luxuries, though, have made many of their beneficiaries unprepared for disastrous events. … Read more
Pragmatism as the Antidote to Unbending Idealism The United States is the most divided it’s been in over a century. Political squabbles across party lines are normal, though we’re witnessing increasing polarization within political parties. The democratic party has yet to find its voice, as the moderates begin to separate themselves from the progressives. Within … Read more