Can We Survive The Big Collapse?

Plus, twins were born from 30-year old frozen embryos. [Welcome To The Futurist]( [Welcome To The Futurist]( [Welcome To The Futurist]( [The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you?]( [Unsubscribe by clicking here](. /curious [How Long Would Society Last During A Total Grid Collapse? | Practical Engineering]( [HOW LONG WOULD SOCIETY LAST DURING A TOTAL GRID COLLAPSE?]( Spoiler alert: It all comes down to preparedness. A complete and total grid collapse would push humanity to the limit. While it’s fair to be frightened, it may not happen in our lifetime, so finding a balance between prepared and just being paranoid (such as spending thousands upon thousands to build a bunker beneath your home) is the most important thing. 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