Fuzz Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, El Presidente said: Microsoft 365 is down for most of Oz this morning so if you are waiting on an email.....you know why It got me to thinking. Hypothetical. A little smart electronic terrorism. No access to email. No access to your bank accounts or credit cards No access to your phone. No access to any electronics (computer etc). How long could you survive without assistance in a world where digital networks are down globally. No problems with Office365 today for me! I could probably get by for a few weeks at home without any problems. I'm usually pretty stocked up with food (non-perishables), plenty of books to read for entertainment, enough cigars for a few years, got some cash hidden around , and I have 3 cars to choose from if I need to get around. As with others, I have gotten by in Cuba without any email/phone/credit cards/laptop. I usually have enough cash in Cuba to last me the whole trip, plus a little buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teewinot Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I try to live off the grid anyway except professionally. I do most of my electronic life at work. I could live a happy life...My kids, another story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Puffer Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Why are you asking? You know something we don’t?! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeskSmkr Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 About 10-12 hours. Dont think I can sleep much longer than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Probably 3 - 4 weeks. Maybe even longer. I'm only saying this from experience with my other job. But in saying That...food, water, shelter etc are provided....included doing stupid dumb tasks that make no sense. If I was in the real world....maybe 5 days max haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMcLean68 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 In this day and age, this would likely lead to a survival situation, involving major changes in lifestyle where technology is probably going to be pushed down very low the list of priorities. In this, the most likely of scenarios, I would be fine indefinitely (i.e until I was killed) as my survival skills are ok. But, taking the hypothetical case where this doesn't happen, everyone gets on etc., the personal ramifications for me would still mean a major change in lifestyle. I am a software developer. Assuming my work doesn't just become obsolete (likely), then the big two problems today are 1) No one keeps manuals anymore. Online references were long ago realised as being superior because of cause they can be far more easily kept up to date. This problem would hinder both my current work and my hobbies. 2) Acquisition - Retail has gone to the dogs compared to finding and purchasing exactly what you want online, after checking ratings and reviews and being 100% more confident in your purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That's a perennial event in south Florida during hurricane season. Not too uncommon to lose electricity, cable and cell phone connectivity for a few hours to a few days. Most times we get a lot of things done around the house. We use a generator to keep our fridge from melting down, and keep the beer cool :). Most times there is a chainsaw involved, for trimming downed trees of course ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 14 hours ago, El Presidente said: Microsoft 365 is down for most of Oz this morning so if you are waiting on an email.....you know why It got me to thinking. Hypothetical. A little smart electronic terrorism. No access to email. No access to your bank accounts or credit cards No access to your phone. No access to any electronics (computer etc). How long could you survive without assistance in a world where digital networks are down globally. This is how it was growing up in the 50's, 60's. 70's and 80's. Didn't have computers. Had to drive to the bank to do business. I didn't have a credit card or check card. Phones had cords attached. To pay bills, you had to mail invoices with checks. Been there, done that. Could probably do it again if I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyGunz Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 With no fore-warning and without changing my lifestyle. 2-3 months max before I'd run out of cash and resources. I would adapt and overcome and no doubt live a comfortable life no matter what though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 15 hours ago, El Presidente said: How long could you survive without assistance in a world where digital networks are down globally. I can't imagine what would happen if all digital networks crashed or were sabotaged. We know that the power grid in the USA is susceptible to terrorist attack. How long could I last? I'm not sure inconvenience is the problem. I think there would be wide spread violence and mayhem pretty quick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 15 hours ago, El Presidente said: How long could you survive without assistance in a world where digital networks are down globally. I can't imagine what would happen if all digital networks crashed or were sabotaged. We know that the power grid in the USA is susceptible to terrorist attack. How long could I last? I'm not sure inconvenience is the problem. I think there would be wide spread violence and mayhem pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Certainly no longer than 7 years. Stash of cigars would start getting thin about then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piligrim Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 this is funny< but I mostly have enough of cash. I certainly have a lot of cigars and drinks. and I have my kids and wife. so can spend few months enjoing my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I could not survive a day in my current job. Not even 5 minutes. If you're talking about like, survive in general, I could make it work. I never use electronics on the weekends when I'm relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Forget all that, imagine if tomorrow Mark Zuckerberg decided he'd had enough of the stress and just permanently turned off Facebook... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_jack Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Forget all that, imagine if tomorrow Mark Zuckerberg decided he'd had enough of the stress and just permanently turned off Facebook...One of the best moves I ever made. Complete removal of all social media (FOH not withstanding). It's my true belief that looked back upon, social media will be considered a disaster to humanity. I'm gonna watch 12 Monkeys tonight. One of the best films ever. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribeye Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Until the toilet paper supply runs out.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBCOLEAFLOVER Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I’d say a week if I go grocery shopping the day before. LolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBCOLEAFLOVER Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Being 44 years of age, I’m glad I grew up without all the technology, we used our imagination as kids to have fun and face to face interactions was all we needed. We knew where everyone was by all the bikes on the front lawn. I feel bad for the kids of today, they don’t know what it’s like to grow up in a world without technology, not that it’s a bad thing, I think it was nice to grow up without it Agreed. Technology has made its dent in our society. I’m a young stud myself lol but I believe a lot of it has to do where you grow up/live. I live in a city now so my children don’t really go out and play. I guess that’s my fault, I do it cause there are crazy people amongst us if you know what I mean. However I have lived in amazing towns/communities where I felt safe letting my children play outside with other kids. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBCOLEAFLOVER Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 About 7 years. Have a farm, couple thousand gallons of diesel, food no problem, cigars would run out then...Self sufficient huh. Nice! All that’s left is for you to grow your own tobac!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul23 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Time enough for some peace, quiet and a CC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Ironically, Internet and cellphone service went out at my house last night and still isn’t back. Working from a local cigar lounge today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavLew79 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I'd literall be f@*!#d within a few days. Don't carry cash. Buy everything online. Got no more than about 4-5 days food in the house at any one time. I'd have to loot...with er, a poo stick because we don't have guns and I'm not particulalry 'hard'. Hopefully the fear of infection from a turd covered sharp stick would still exist in this nigh-on apocalyptic nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward7 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Assuming work understands that I am unavailable to do much, I could go as long as my cash could last me - I have like $50 in my wallet so probably not much past tomorrow morning. Even shorter if I have to feed my fiancé. I'd go hungry before I got irritated that I can't google something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, GavLew79 said: I'd literall be f@*!#d within a few days. Don't carry cash. Buy everything online. Got no more than about 4-5 days food in the house at any one time. I'd have to loot...with er, a poo stick because we don't have guns and I'm not particulalry 'hard'. Hopefully the fear of infection from a turd covered sharp stick would still exist in this nigh-on apocalyptic nightmare. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POO-STICK!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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