Sociale konsekvenser af katastrofer

Five mysterious billionaires summoned Douglas Rushkoff to a desert resort for a private talk. The subject? How to survive the "Event": the societal collapse they know is coming. Rushkoff argues that these men were under the influence of The Mindset, a Silicon Valley-style certainty that they and their cohort can escape a disaster of their own making-as long as they have enough money and the right technology.Rushkoff traces the origins of The Mindset in science and technology through its current expression in missions to Mars, island bunkers, AI futurism, and the metaverse. Through fascinating characters-master programmers who want to remake the world as if redesigning a video game and bankers who return from Burning Man convinced incentivized capitalism will prevent environmental disasters-Rushkoff explains why those with the most power to change the world have no interest in doing so. He argues that the only way to survive the coming catastrophe is to ensure it doesn't happen by rediscovering community, mutual aid, and human interdependency.Anticipating the mass layoffs and institutional collapse that have recently rocked Silicon Valley, Rushkoff's Survival of the Richest is "a necessary and timely read" (Los Angeles Review of Books) with a prophetic message about the future of tech and our human community.

Far from your ordinary survival or preparations manual, Bravo Alpha Elevens seeks to educate you in the material that means the difference between life and death. If you want to know how to armor your home, evade an enemy force, hide amongst the world of spies, and survive catastrophe happily, this is the book for you. An experienced combat veteran and long-time survivalist takes you through years of experience and training to assure that you're truly ready to face the realities of a world changing event. You'll learn everything form preparedness, useful training, armoring your dwellings, counter-surveillance, counter-elicitation, espionage, sabotage, and all-out guerrilla warfare.

Imagine fleeing from your home as a result of war. Who would come with you? What items would you choose to bring? Where would you go? How terrible would your situation have to be to make you decide to take such an arduous journey?This book is one stop shop for easy-to-understand summaries of the conflicts in seven Middle Eastern countries- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. It also expresses deep dives into the personal stories of the innocent civilians suffering and fleeing from these countries. This book reveals important details that are often overlooked, or misunderstood, regarding Middle Eastern conflicts and culture. People of all walks of life will find a keen interest in the hidden truths revealed in this book.Refugee Realities is a collection of in-depth interviews that leave the reader with extensive knowledge of the conflicts of the Middle East and how they affect civilians. It also strategically offers students and teachers discussion ideas for the classroom setting. The book defines important vocabulary for young readers, enhancing understanding of high level topics for young minds. Every chapter ends with unique and heartwarming messages from the refugees who revealed their souls so that the reader may understand what it really means to survive and overcome."Every refugee has a story to tell, but not every story will be heard. Tara Seger is changing that. Through her intense study of the unique relationships that have led to conflict in the Middle East, she has entered the minds of refugees to reveal the immense suffering and heartache of life in the war-torn societies of that region. She has given us not only a glimpse into the hardships of being a refugee but has written a tour-de-force that should be required reading in schools throughout the nation."-Paul F. Caranci, Historian and Author of "Wired", " The Promise of Fatima", and several other titles"'Refugee Realities' reveals dire situations that most of us cannot even fathom. The refugees in this book taught me to understand, and not judge, people from different backgrounds. Empathizing with the refugees in this book gave me a new appreciation for what I thought I was entitled to, such as a home and my citizenship."-Brooklyn Castonguay, Scituate High School StudentPurchase of this book comes with a 15% off coupon code for a one-on-one, or a full-class, conversation with a refugee through NaTakallam. (details inside) A portion of all proceeds is donated to refugee causes.

'Absolutely stunning. . . a formidable achievement. A six-part historical thriller that is essential reading for both our politicians and the ordinary citizen' Kai BirdBest-selling historian Serhii Plokhy returns with an illuminating exploration of the atomic age through the history of six nuclear disasters In 2011, a 43-foot-high tsunami crashed into a nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan. In the following days, explosions would rip buildings apart, three reactors would go into nuclear meltdown, and the surrounding area would be swamped in radioactive water. It is now considered one of the costliest nuclear disasters ever. But Fukushima was not the first, and it was not the worst. . . In Atoms and Ashes, acclaimed historian Serhii Plokhy tells the tale of the six nuclear disasters that shook the world: Bikini Atoll, Kyshtym, Windscale, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima. Based on wide-ranging research and witness testimony, Plokhy traces the arc of each crisis, exploring in depth the confused decision-making on the ground and the panicked responses of governments to contain the crises and often cover up the scale of the catastrophe. As the world increasingly looks to renewable and alternative sources of energy, Plokhy lucidly argues that the atomic risk must be understood in explicit terms, but also that these calamities reveal a fundamental truth about our relationship with nuclear technology: that the thirst for power and energy has always trumped safety and the cost for future generations.

Beautifully illustrated, intimately personal and politically trenchant account of Beirut's catastrophic 2020 port explosion

Bad things happen. They happen to good people, and they happen without explanation.Carry the Fire is a modern day rethinking of emergency preparedness... with us, the citizens, at the core.The reality that "no one is coming to save us" can be seen in nearly any given news cycle. From natural disasters to active shooters, Carry the Fire draws upon decades of experience to clearly define the types of emergencies, how we can manage them, and how to cultivate the skills and inner strength to rise to the occasion.Done in a way that encourages a normal, active, healthy lifestyle, "Carry the Fire" is a homage to the cultures that came before us and acknowledged that their personal, family, and community safety wasn't a responsibility for some unattached entity, but the cost of admission to live in a civil society. To Carry the Fire was to protect the light and use it as a beacon to others, lighting the way to safety.We invite you to take the challenge - to live life fully, build skill that makes you a valuable member of your community, and to carry the fire to light the way to safety for others if the worst should happen.

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In this report, RAND researchers present practical knowledge to inform law enforcement agencies about available broadband options and opportunities, governance issues, funding options, costs, and barriers to implementation.

"Invited to speak at gatherings with scientists and policymakers, with archbishops, Indigenous activists and students, Dougald Hine, storyteller and social thinker, has spent most of his life talking to people about climate change. And then one afternoon in the second year of the pandemic, he realized he had nothing left to say. Why would someone who cares so deeply about ecological change want to stop talking about it now? At Work in the Ruins is the book that grew out of Dougald's attempt to answer that question. He delves deeply into what he discovered during the globally shared, isolating Covid moment; why the virus and the measures taken against it drove so many of us to despair; and how we can refind our bearings if the pandemic is not the big event that changes everything but simply one in a chain of emergencies that are bringing about the end of the world as we knew it. At Work in the Ruins explores the role science is playing in shaping public policy and how this is deteriorating our appreciation for the natural world, our capacity for short and long-term problem-solving, which results in the erosion of our freedom. Dougald questions our seemingly unbreakable attachment to modernity and how it blinds us to the numbing effects of relentless emergencies, including climate change and the pandemic. At Work in the Ruins is a book for anyone who has found themselves needing to make sense of what we've been through, what is ending, and how we learn to talk about it. Only then can we choose to face the problems that really matter so that we can find solace at work in the ruins"--

Every prepper knows that ham radio is an important part of surviving the aftermath of a disaster. Communications are essential to coordinate meet-ups, adapt plans, and learn more about the situation that's going on. With the things that are going on in the world right now, emergency communication could soon be more important than ever.But what with the testing, licensing, and all the equipment to choose from, it can seem downright overwhelming.Aden Tate has made the entire process so much easier - and no, you don't need a degree in physics or electrical engineering to get set up. His adorable illustrations, witty wordplay, and clear, concise explanations make this book a friendly, educational read.

"Heady and dark and dangerous, The Pink Hotel is an intoxicating binge of a book. Liska Jacobs's stunning indictment of a society teetering toward apocalypse is one you won't easily forget." -Janelle Brown, author of I'll Be YouNewlyweds Keith and Kit Collins can hardly believe their luck when the general manager of the iconic, opulent Pink Hotel invites them to come for a luxurious stay in a bid to hire Keith. Kit loves their small-town life, but Keith has always wanted more, and the glittering, lily-scented lobby makes him feel right at home.Soon after their arrival, wildfires sweep through the surrounding mountains and Los Angeles becomes a pressure cooker, with riots breaking out across the city amid rolling blackouts. The Pink Hotel closes its doors to "outsiders," and Keith and Kit find themselves confined with an anxious, disgruntled staff and a growing roster of eccentric, ultra-wealthy, dangerously idle guests who flock to the hotel for sanctuary, company, and entertainment.The Pink Hotel exposes the tenuous class system within its walls, full of insurmountable expectations and unspoken resentments, which fester as the city burns. In her barbed, provocative new novel, Liska Jacobs explores the corrosive nature of greed and interrogates the notion of true love while hurtling readers toward certain disaster.

Den 15. marts 2017 sker der et enormt lavineskred tæt på fjeldet Gråskallen i Haugastøl. En tysk rejsegruppe på seks personer er på skitur i det forrygende uvejr. Den 23-årige Adina Lange bliver begravet i snemasserne. Hun ligger fanget halvanden meter under sneen og kan kun bevæge et par fingre i den ene vante.I Under sne kommer læseren tæt på en fars desperate søgen efter sin datter og på Adinas kamp for livet. Samtidig følger man også den utrolige indsats fra både professionelle og frivillige, som gør alt for at redde den unge kvindes liv.Under sne er en dramatisk og rørende historie om kampen for livet i vild natur – og med både tobenede og firbenede helte.Bjørn Asle Nord (f. 1968) er fra Nordfjordeid og bor i Bergen. Han arbejder ved NRK med digitale klima- og naturfortællinger. Tidligere var han i mange år ansat som journalist ved Bergens Tidende. Nord er kendt for både journalistiske fortællinger og undersøgende journalistik af høj kvalitet. I 2014 udgav han bogen ”Giv meg heller livet. Ein dokumentar om soldatveteranar i Norge” sammen med fotograf Håvard Bjelland.