The End of the World As We Know It
How do our societies change in the face of apocalypse, and what can we do to ensure our survival?
The End of the World As We Know It
Disasters
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In the Wake of Hurricane Maria, Memes Carry More Than a Little Truth
After a catastrophe, a community’s spirit can be seen in the memes that go viral online.
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For Preppers, the Apocalypse Is Just Another Disaster
The prepping movement has a bad image spurred by right-wing extremists. But preppers are a largely misunderstood bunch.
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Natural Disasters Are Social Disasters
As climate change makes some hurricanes more intense, social inequalities are cast in sharp relief.
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How Vulnerable Are We to Collapse?
Archaeologists are plumbing the human experience to find out how various societies have responded to existential challenges to their survival.
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Reclaiming Native Ground
Native Americans are losing their ability to live off the land as it has crumbled into the Gulf of Mexico. Some of them are trying to figure out how to survive on what's left.