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Survival in the Digital Age. Exploring self-reliance, resilience, and navigating uncertainty in an increasingly complex world. Survival isn’t hiding. It’s outsmarting the collapse.
Why end-to-end encryption matters — and how to use it in your daily life
What is “end-to-end encryption” (E2EE)?
In simple terms, end-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and the intended recipient can read a message, see a file, or access data.
The service providers, network operators, or eavesdroppers can’t decrypt it.
Many common services use encryption in transit (so that your
The Digital Trap Is Closing — But There’s Still a Way Out
Can we escape centralized digital ID trap?
The Last Safe Cities: Mapping Where You’d Actually Want to Be When Things Go Sideways
When we talk about survival, people often imagine bug-out bags, bunkers, and stockpiles of beans.
But what if survival isn’t just about what you carry, but where you are when the world frays at the edges?
Geography, climate, politics, and population density all play a massive role in whether
Why 90% of People Die in the First 72 Hours of Survival
Imagine being stranded in a desolate wilderness without any means of communication or support.
It’s a grim scenario that often starts the clock ticking on a critical survival window. Research shows that 90% of people who find themselves in such dire situations don’t survive past the first 72
The Psychology of Long-Term Survival: How to Stay Sane When Everything Breaks
When we imagine survival, we often picture fire-making, water purification, or building shelter out of branches.
But the hardest part of long-term survival isn’t gear, it’s the mind.
A prolonged crisis doesn’t just test your endurance; it chips away at your sanity.
The real battle is internal:
What We Can Learn About Survival from the Show Alone
Most survival shows are more entertainment than education.
You’ll see staged rescues, producers lurking just out of frame, and contestants who never truly face the full weight of isolation.
But Alone is different.
If you’ve watched it, you know: no camera crews, no safety nets (except an emergency