One thing that does seem certain: indefinite life is not going to be possible without the progressive interdependent socio-politico-economic system generally termed 'civilisation'. I could, in theory, grow my own food etc. as a survivalist, but advanced pharmacology and medical technology are not products of subsistence.
Which is scary, given how many threats there are to our civil structure. Climate change, the demographic bubble, peak oil and phosphate -- and so many more threats. Meanwhile the remaining Western superpower seems set on continental xenophobia and deliberate ignorance while the rising Eastern ones regard our hard-won individuality as an inconvenience.
Interesting times are ahead.
Yet my father put some perspective on these thoughts earlier this evening. He was born in the Depression, schooled during WWII, fought in the Korean War, married my mother when The Bomb was expected to fall at any moment. Keeping calm and carrying on is a rational survival strategy. Worrying about the sky falling when you can't stop it is a waste of opportunity.
That said, becoming politically active is a Good Idea for several reasons; personal psychological health not the least of 'em!
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