Living in a Post Apopalyptic World...

Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?

Do you have what it takes to survive?
What skills would you bring to the table?
What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?
Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?
What would you be willing to eat for survival?
How would you defend yourself and your family?

Let's have some fun with this thread.

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You'll be just fine Sugarfoot! The herbal skills - that's awesome and will be priceless. You can barter with that.

And the Hank Jr song - so much truth in that!

Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?

Do you have what it takes to survive?
Maybe. Don't want to get too arrogant you know? Knowing your demise could be around any corner is a strong survival skill to have.

What skills would you bring to the table?
Natural survival skills such as spear fishing, rope and trap making, hunting, knowledge in herbalism such as what natural plants or fungus are editable and medicinal in my continent, and lastly the ability to adapt to nature.

What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?
Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?
Probably a loner, or with a group who also have knowledge and find safety in nature.

What would you be willing to eat for survival?
Plants and meat. Pretty much what I eat now but with a catch.

How would you defend yourself and your family?
Traps, spears, my hands, a rock, or if I survived long enough I'm make a bow so that as well, whatever I can find/make. I would start off with a gun and compound bow, but bullets and bowstrings only last so long.

Let's have some fun with this thread.
Let's 🙂

Yes. I'd live for myself. I know how to use a gun, I know how to hunt, and I know not to trust anyone in that world. I know I'll survive. I occasionally do a weekly run out into a city for supplies, ammo, and food. Also it depends if this post apocalyptic world is Post-Nuclear war or Post-Zombie apocalypse. I'll probably survive a nuclear one a lot easier. And I'd roll by myself, I wouldn't trust anyone and having more than one person is a pain in the ass to keep up.

You wouldn't survive by yourself very long. What happens when you sleep? You'd need someone to have your back.

Posted by Soul
Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?

Do you have what it takes to survive?
Maybe. Don't want to get too arrogant you know? Knowing your demise could be around any corner is a strong survival skill to have.

What skills would you bring to the table?
Natural survival skills such as spear fishing, rope and trap making, hunting, knowledge in herbalism such as what natural plants or fungus are editable and medicinal in my continent, and lastly the ability to adapt to nature.

What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?
Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?
Probably a loner, or with a group who also have knowledge and find safety in nature.

What would you be willing to eat for survival?
Plants and meat. Pretty much what I eat now but with a catch.

How would you defend yourself and your family?
Traps, spears, my hands, a rock, or if I survived long enough I'm make a bow so that as well, whatever I can find/make. I would start off with a gun and compound bow, but bullets and bowstrings only last so long.

Let's have some fun with this thread.
Let's 🙂

Very realistic thinking. That puts you a step ahead.

Posted by truecap
You wouldn't survive by yourself very long. What happens when you sleep? You'd need someone to have your back.

I wouldn't trust them to be near me in my sleep considering they might put a knife in my back and steal everything I looted. Trust me I know to have precautions for this, so I'd lay out some landmines near the entrance of my apartment and a few tripwire traps. Easier done than said.

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Posted by truecap
You wouldn't survive by yourself very long. What happens when you sleep? You'd need someone to have your back.

I wouldn't trust them to be near me in my sleep considering they might put a knife in my back and steal everything I looted. Trust me I know to have precautions for this, so I'd lay out some landmines near the entrance of my apartment and a few tripwire traps. Easier done than said.

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LOL @ landmines.

You better leave any populated urban area, sniper. Otherwise, your worm food.....quickly.

Yep. I could see you surviving longer in the woods than in the city.

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You wouldn't survive by yourself very long. What happens when you sleep? You'd need someone to have your back.

I wouldn't trust them to be near me in my sleep considering they might put a knife in my back and steal everything I looted. Trust me I know to have precautions for this, so I'd lay out some landmines near the entrance of my apartment and a few tripwire traps. Easier done than said.

LOL @ landmines.

You better leave any populated urban area, sniper. Otherwise, your worm food.....quickly.

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Hmm you have a point. But I have no place in the country except for my dad's house and I better hope he's into sharing or that he's dead because at least then I'll have peace.

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Posted by truecap
You wouldn't survive by yourself very long. What happens when you sleep? You'd need someone to have your back.

I wouldn't trust them to be near me in my sleep considering they might put a knife in my back and steal everything I looted. Trust me I know to have precautions for this, so I'd lay out some landmines near the entrance of my apartment and a few tripwire traps. Easier done than said.

LOL @ landmines.

You better leave any populated urban area, sniper. Otherwise, your worm food.....quickly.

Hmm you have a point. But I have no place in the country except for my dad's house and I better hope he's into sharing or that he's dead because at least then I'll have peace.

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In a post-apocalyptic world you'll have to make your own place.

Or be a drifter.

I'm going to be Rick from Walking Dead. HA

But I have to ask if any of you think this world will end up post apocalyptic in the future? I mean if there was a percent of a chance how big do you think it'd be?

Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?
Yes. I think I'd fair pretty well.

Do you have what it takes to survive?
See above.

What skills would you bring to the table?
Very good instincts, quick reflexes and I'm a d*mn good shot. I put my cousins to shame every time we go to the gun range. I'm hoping I will do just as well if I had to shoot a moving target, but I'm pretty focused so I believe I could over time.

I'm not squeamish or afraid to get dirty if I have to. Quick thinker when it comes to survival situations. I tend to think a few steps ahead and I'm very aware of my surroundings so I'll know the best escape route or notice when something looks "off".

What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?
Meh. Take me or leave me. I'm cool alone.

Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?
Prefer? Not necessarily, but I'm cool with it. If the group is full of fire signs, shoot me at the gate. They're bound to get us killed anyway 😛

What would you be willing to eat for survival?
Anything but another human being.

How would you defend yourself and your family?
"By any means necessary"

Let's have some fun with this thread.
Fun will be had.

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Posted by truecap
Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?

Do you have what it takes to survive?
What skills would you bring to the table?
What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?
Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?
What would you be willing to eat for survival?
How would you defend yourself and your family?

Let's have some fun with this thread.

Yes I'd survive. I know how to shoot a gun (though I don't own one) and fish. I've watched enough naked and afraid to be confident in my fire making and lean-to shelter making abilities.

I offer the knowledge of herbal and natural remedies for healthcare purposes. I can also use my skills as a cosmetologist to keep everyone looking good enough to ensure that procreation continues to be a thing 😛

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Keep the tea coming and I'm riding with you.

Not sure how many here watch The Walking Dead, but that, amongst other things, is why Hershel was one of my favorite characters. That flu would have killed them all.

Posted by VivaciousScorpio
Live in a community, its essential.

How much tech survives?

Do I have solar panels or is electricity completely off limits?

It's your scenario. Usually scenarios are that electricity and technology would not be available. But, you can create your own scenario.

Btw, If I had the ability to choose folk to roll with:

1 Cap
1 Scorp
2 Aqua
1 Virgo

I guess I should answer my own questions. lol!

I would like to think I'd have what it takes to survive, but we never know until we get into that situation. I'm not physically strong (that will develop), but I am mentally strong. I think that world would be psychologically tasking, so being mentally strong would be a benefit. I'm not all that emotional, so I think I could do whatever it takes from that standpoint.

I can hunt, fish, handle a weapon, garden, pull my weight, willing to get dirty and do the dirty work, so I think I would have some skills to offer a community. Actually, I'd rather live in a community, preferably with people I already know. It takes a group to survive and to be safe. Defending your home base would be a necessity, so a group can do that better than an individual (unless you're a drifter).

I'd be willing to eat anything - plants, nuts, berries, worms, rats (as long as I have fire), etc (except people). Don't think I could be a cannibal.

I'd like to take some survival classes and get some practice building fire, identifying edible plants, making traps, etc. I think it would be fun to go to one of those survivalist learning camps.

nice one truecap. thought about this all the time when i was watching walking dead. lol

Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?
i hope so.

Do you have what it takes to survive?
i like to think so. i do well enough in emergencies and high stress times.

What skills would you bring to the table?
decent judge of character, a tendency for preparedness, green thumb, awareness, strong sense of smell, resourceful, creative, team player, could go it alone if i had to, ability to react quickly and safely in life threatening situations. a lot more fight than flight.

What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?
decent gardner, raised to cook large quantities of food and can usually make something tasty from whatever's available.

Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?
post apocalypse is no time to be alone. def prefer a sensible community.

What would you be willing to eat for survival?
anything i don't think would kill me or make me sick. and no cannibalism.

How would you defend yourself and your family?
first, i'd make sure we were all prepared for any possible threats. groups work better together and are more successful when everyone knows and is confident in their role.

Do you have what it takes to survive? I have will and a great amount of determination, but I mean I'm not exactly confident I have all the skills I would need to successfully go it alone. I'd probably get malnourished sick and parish the first winter. If I'm being honest.
What skills would you bring to the table? I could certainly build an awesome shelter out of just about anything. Gardening is a strong suit, but there's no guarantee that will be an option. I'm a great shot, but again if that's not an option, I'm confident I would be able to trap, fish, make shelter, fire.
What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you? Honestly I believe my greatest strength would be creativity. Information and innovative problem solving would be my greatest contribution. I would invent the shit, out of whatever materials were available to me.

I'm incredibly great at staying calm and focus under stress and pressure. I can also rationalizing difficult morality choice, making me capable of making tough choices and doing whatever it takes with little emotional consequence. I'm also great on a team, being able to manipulate, I mean utilize and combine the skills of others for a common goal. All these things would make me a great strategist or mastermind. Not a leader tho, that's the guy who takes the fall when something fails.
Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community? Community, totally aware that a cooperative environment is my best chance for survival.
What would you be willing to eat for survival? Whatever it takes to sustain my life without jeopardizing it. I think the most difficult question is could I resort to cannibalism, if that was the only option to sustain my life? Not sure about that one, but definitely stay away from the brain.
How would you defend yourself and your family? It's all in being prepared. The first priority would to be as undetectable as possible. If that fails it really depends on what I can use to give me the best advantage, if I was habituating an area, it be fortified like a mother fucker. I'd have to assess ever threat individually tho, should I attack? What resources would that take, you don't want to overdo it and leave yourself vulnerable.

Posted by PhoenixRising
Btw, If I had the ability to choose folk to roll with:

1 Cap
1 Scorp
2 Aqua
1 Virgo

this is pretty specific. i'm curious, why this group and in those numbers?

And I would also totally be all about primitive furniture making, my Taurus stellium needs to be comfy.

Posted by Sugarfoot

A Taurus - for their loyalty, handy-ness, mental and emotional stability and physical stamina
A Gemini 😢 - for their broad range of knowledge and all around handy-ness
A Scorp - for their ruthlessness and loyalty to the core group
A Sag - for the laughs and ability to scheme their way into and out of anything

With that combination, "Dude You're Screwed!"

So, lets take this further. Lets talk about 'whatever it takes'

Could yall kill someone to protect yourself or your group? Would you kill a dog for food? Could you go days without eating? Could you brave the elements (rain, cold, snow, heat, humidity - (building a fire could get you killed because it shows people where you are)? Would you steal and rob from other people if it meant your survival? Could you go weeks without a bath? What about sex? Would you risk getting pregnant (it could affect your physicl ability and would be hard to take care of an infant)?

Posted by truecap
So, lets take this further. Lets talk about 'whatever it takes'

Could yall kill someone to protect yourself or your group? Would you kill a dog for food? Could you go days without eating? Could you brave the elements (rain, cold, snow, heat, humidity - (building a fire could get you killed because it shows people where you are)? Would you steal and rob from other people if it meant your survival? Could you go weeks without a bath? What about sex? Would you risk getting pregnant (it could affect your physicl ability and would be hard to take care of an infant)?

I could do all of the above. The cold and snow would be the most trying to me, especially with having to stay out of sight, and lack of a fire that you alluded to.

Weeks without a bath would really bother me too, but I could do it.

I would definitely want to have sex, but certainly not bring any infants into that environment to raise. It'll be hard enough to keep adults alive. A newborn? Who needs that pressure?

Posted by Prince_Pisces
Everything would be dirty, and I don't even want to think about how bad my roots would be showing. I'd rather just die LOL!

yeah i would most certainly die early, or rather one of the firsts. not because of vanity, but because of i need my medicines. (for example, it would suck for a diabetic or those who need to take medicine)

lol@hair roots. You'd definitely be all dirty blonde, then later, it's all grimy, the new color.

me and my husband talked about this. he said, yeah i'd die early, but i'd be great food for him. lol *smh*

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Posted by truecap
So, lets take this further. Lets talk about 'whatever it takes'

Could yall kill someone to protect yourself or your group? Would you kill a dog for food? Could you go days without eating? Could you brave the elements (rain, cold, snow, heat, humidity - (building a fire could get you killed because it shows people where you are)? Would you steal and rob from other people if it meant your survival? Could you go weeks without a bath? What about sex? Would you risk getting pregnant (it could affect your physicl ability and would be hard to take care of an infant)?

I could do all of the above. The cold and snow would be the most trying to me, especially with having to stay out of sight, and lack of a fire that you alluded to.

Weeks without a bath would really bother me too, but I could do it.

I would definitely want to have sex, but certainly not bring any infants into that environment to raise. It'll be hard enough to keep adults alive. A newborn? Who needs that pressure?

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My thoughts too.

The cold would be hardest for me. I don't like cold, but I bet I'd get used to it.

Awesome post TrueCap

I actually have this conversation pretty regularly among close friends and family lol. Oddly enough, had the same convo today with my sister. So this post is right up my alley. I do believe I possess the necessary skills and mindset to survive such an event. I don't want to just survive, but to thrive. Survival skills in general are something I thoroughly enjoy learning and practicing. Once or twice a year I put myself to the test, I traverse into the wilderness with nothing but a fixed blade knife, and a pop tent. I have people who rely on me so I do bring my pistol and long range radio in case of emergency. Frequented locations are Hickory Creek PA, and I sometimes go south to Brown Mt. NC. Brown Mt being less challenging, and more for recreation. I can hunt and fish, proficiently. I know so many different snares it makes my head hurt. Peg snare, drown snare, deadfalls, treadle snare(my favorite), etc. I also know a healthy amount of booby traps, and subsequently how not become victim to one. Its safe to say I am an experienced marksman. As well as the being able to properly maintain my weapons. No jams for me.

Joining communities would not be a major priority of mine. Alone would be fine for me. However I have like minded individuals who would likely accompany me, as well as family. Interacting under another groups rules and tendencies would likely create tension. In this situation things would be done how I say, when I say it. Me and my own will survive. I wouldn't allow our fate to be controlled by any but myself. I wouldn't hesitate for one split second to do the most horrendous things imaginable to any who stood in the way of that. That and my knowledge of how to do so is why I would lead, that's why I would thrive. Others met that understood that, can pull there weight, not deemed a threat, I would allow to follow me. Insubordination would be met with penalty of abandonment or most likely death. Even in following these rules, measures would be taken to prevent betrayal. However the more strong, focused individuals, the more likely our ability to survive becomes.

What would we be willing to eat? Most likely we would have no problem eating the standard fat of the land, barring some unforeseen circumstance of in-availability. I think what your getting at is cannibalism. In that situation, Long pig it is! The other other white meat, its whats for dinner.

these kinds of questions always make me wonder how many people really would resort to robbing/killing people just for food n supplies. no doubt some people would. i just wonder how prevalent it would be.

Yeah definitely don't go into big cities. Like NYC or LA. I live in small town so I don't think there would be many issues but I'd move into the country just be safe. But then there'd be roving motorcycle gangs, road agents, bandits, mutated monsters and shit. Country would be more isolated but its more in the open and open to opportunistic raiders.

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Everything would be dirty, and I don't even want to think about how bad my roots would be showing. I'd rather just die LOL!

yeah i would most certainly die early, or rather one of the firsts. not because of vanity, but because of i need my medicines. (for example, it would suck for a diabetic or those who need to take medicine)

lol@hair roots. You'd definitely be all dirty blonde, then later, it's all grimy, the new color.

Living in a world with no resources is bad enough, but having to live in it with brown hair would be worse LOL!

I'd need my medicine too, which comes in the form of white wine.

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lmao

omg i hadn't thought of the glass of wine every so often. dear lord.

plus, where would we get our escapism?? there wouldn't be anymore movies/films. or music. Ohhh the loss of music. someone would have to collect all the music and keep it cherished; it'd be such a precious commodity.

i bet there's gonna be a new drug and everyone's gonna have a higher tolerance.

i was reading a site on survival skills during a post apocalyptic world.

alot of women would have to be "prostitutes", or be "protected", because men in general are stronger.

even the film, 28 days later alludes to lack of women at the end.

Posted by truecap
Let's imagine a post apopalypic world.... Would you survive?

Do you have what it takes to survive?

That's primarily a mental question.
Sure one has to have to have to be in good physical condition, but one needs to have the correct mindset. Willingness to do without, ability to let go at loss and move on, being coldly rational about survival but still maintaining compassion, and being alert. Sure.

What skills would you bring to the table?

Resourcefulness, creativity, planner. Can use (and create) weapons with some skill.

What do you have to offer so that a post apopalyptic community would want to include you?

Knowledge of how things work, along with a little "redneck". Not afraid to get down and dirty.

Or would you prefer to be a loner instead of joining a community?

Small, like minded community yes. One that watches out for each other, and is adamant about vetting those who want to join. Not afraid of going it alone if necessary, but survival is dicey unless you can go Jeremiah Johnson.

What would you be willing to eat for survival?

You'd be surprised.

How would you defend yourself and your family?

Teach the young ones how to hunt, fish, and fight. Be the watcher until they get their skills up to par. Set traps and early warning signals in case of intruders.

I fantasized being "left behind." I shared this fantasy with my family on Thanksgiving. They expressed how angry my grandmother would be if they showed up in heaven without me.

I often thought, while watching "Walking Dead" are there zombies because heaven is closed, so there's nowhere to go until judgement.

Posted by CreepyPants
these kinds of questions always make me wonder how many people really would resort to robbing/killing people just for food n supplies. no doubt some people would. i just wonder how prevalent it would be.

Imagine your worst possible scenario and then multiply that by 100.

Worse than you could possibly fathom.

Posted by truecap
So, lets take this further. Lets talk about 'whatever it takes'

Could yall kill someone to protect yourself or your group? Would you kill a dog for food? Could you go days without eating? Could you brave the elements (rain, cold, snow, heat, humidity - (building a fire could get you killed because it shows people where you are)? Would you steal and rob from other people if it meant your survival? Could you go weeks without a bath? What about sex? Would you risk getting pregnant (it could affect your physicl ability and would be hard to take care of an infant)?

Yes to all, but one can make a fire that makes little smoke.

There will be no human ??as we know?? after a global disaster, a few remaining of us will be mutated to such a degree that most likely we will call it an animal by —today standards??, and animals generally know how to survive.

It happened many times before and certainly it will happen again. It is called life, evolution, and??_ perhaps sort of upgrading to more capable species under what ever name.

Don't worry??_

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Posted by PhoenixRising
Btw, If I had the ability to choose folk to roll with:

1 Cap
1 Scorp
2 Aqua
1 Virgo

this is pretty specific. i'm curious, why this group and in those numbers?

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Short answer: because 😄

Long answer:
I prefer a smaller group. Generally I work well with these signs when stuff needs to get done and from my experience sh*t gets done with the least amount of drama or headache. In a situation like this I need people around me that can hold themselves together (e.g. controlled, not overly emotional, focused, calm, not impulsive and thoughtful about their actions). Bulls fit this profile as well, but we're like oil and water, so I'd rather keep my distance.

The Virgo, Cap and Aquas may be a little "cold" and too methodical for my liking at times, so I need a touch of water in the mix, but only a touch or there will be a hunting "accident" that needs to be explained. Out of the three water signs I can tolerate (and relate to) the way Scorps deal with emotions a bit better. They tend to cry in the dark, off in a corner when everyone's fast asleep so I won't be annoyed when he or she inevitably has a mini meltdown. I lack patience. I know this. An apocalypse is not the time to try to develop that skill.

I want two Aquas just incase one gets killed. We definitaly need a spare.

While I see the usefulness and appreciate a lot of the traits found in the other signs, the negative traits that they have that grate on my nerves would be felt 10x as much in this type of situation and I'd just rather not deal.

Posted by CreepyPants
these kinds of questions always make me wonder how many people really would resort to robbing/killing people just for food n supplies. no doubt some people would. i just wonder how prevalent it would be.

Obviously, when people are starving, it would be VERY prevalent.

Posted by Rabbit
Most of you would be dead within a month.

Starvation...

Dehydration...

Exposure...

Disease...

Injury...

Raped/murdered...

No internet...

It was a challenge for native Americans to survive at times in a land that hadn't been pillaged for all it's natural resources. No way there's enough resources to sustain a bunch of pampered city folk.

Actually, and sadly, this is the truth. I worry more about infection from a scratch - that could kill you. But in the cities, Typhoid and Cholera would be an issue. And all the others you listed....would wipe out what do you think, 80% of the survivors?

Posted by Qbone
There will be no human ??as we know?? after a global disaster, a few remaining of us will be mutated to such a degree that most likely we will call it an animal by —today standards??, and animals generally know how to survive.

It happened many times before and certainly it will happen again. It is called life, evolution, and??_ perhaps sort of upgrading to more capable species under what ever name.

Don't worry??_

That reminds me of the show The 100. Where they went back to earth 100 years after a what I assumed was a nuclear war. They showed the life that was left as more evolved, some with mutations.

This was mentioned earlier, but the forest is the safest yet deadliest place. The city's would be in total chaos, but the depending on the season even in the forest you could be an ice cube by day.

The only means of survival is fire, but fire will also lead to death. It gives away your area to others and would end the game quickly. Nature has the ability to kill a simple unprepared human let alone the most deadliest creatures of all. Other humans.

You have to think primitive, and what humans would have done in that situation. Only problem is this situation is amplified. You would pretty much be forced to group together, since that is one of the best instinctual traits humans have. Someone has to keep a look out while others sleep, or your lack of stamina alone will kill you.

You would have to stick to technology, for other humans will have guns. Guns vs a bow made in the woods is 80% death. That is unless your group is dead accurate, can successfully stay stealthy, and make extreamly good traps.

In today's world during an apoloclipse, I'd say each normal human has around 10-20% chance of survival.

People in larger groups, or in military controlled areas have a greater chance of survival. Even then it's only a matter of time until your forced to find resources, and your own bother would stab you in the back to steal what you have.

It would truly be hell on earth, but luckily it can end at any second. It just depends if you decide to end the game, or if the game decides to end

It's not even some parts of the world not much land. Even the land that still exists is owned by the element nature. Put humans who live in warm homes, drive cars, and work in buildings then put them in nature's element. That alone would kill tjem

A lot of humans would die in the first few months.

Judging by the attitude of today's society I think it's safe to say that half if not more of the population will be dead in one single year.

People with a good/kind heart will be the easiest victims.

All it takes is one man or woman to pretend they are hurt. You might lead them back to your hideout, or when you get close you get ambushed and killed for your resources.

The key is to keep humanity, yet harden your heart

Yes, we would have to be way more cautious and calculated and cold. Keep the emotional aspect out of it. Survival has no room for emotions. You can still maintain humanity, but survival instincts would over run the kindness instinct.

It will be a sad, sad world.

After a few years though, things would settle down and a new type of society will be built. The people that would suceed are the ones who are the blue collar type. Those who are mechanically inclined, farmers, hunters, those with homeopathic and herbal knowledge and a few others. Office types and technology types would be lost for skills in that world.

Posted by Soul
People with a good/kind heart will be the easiest victims.

All it takes is one man or woman to pretend they are hurt. You might lead them back to your hideout, or when you get close you get ambushed and killed for your resources.

The key is to keep humanity, yet harden your heart

This person has it figured out.

Posted by truecap
Yes, we would have to be way more cautious and calculated and cold. Keep the emotional aspect out of it. Survival has no room for emotions. You can still maintain humanity, but survival instincts would over run the kindness instinct.

It will be a sad, sad world.

After a few years though, things would settle down and a new type of society will be built. The people that would suceed are the ones who are the blue collar type. Those who are mechanically inclined, farmers, hunters, those with homeopathic and herbal knowledge and a few others. Office types and technology types would be lost for skills in that world.

I know it's easy to think the world would calm down, but that's after you get through the antagonistic bloodthirsty bandits that that are killing, tricking, and finding survivalist by the day