Surviving Dystopia: What is Dystopia (part 3 - Dystopian Skills)

By Tim Gamble

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Dystopian dis-ˈtō-pē-ən adj.: 1) of, relating to, or being a world or society in which most people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives; 2) a world of high technology, marked by authoritarian government and powerful corporations, with a huge divide between a privileged elite, and a disempowered underclass they rule over.

Dystopian Survival Skills

Dystopian survival starts with awareness of potential problems and developing self-reliance. 

Awareness requires us to take an honest look at the dangers of the world around us, and not just adopt the idea that "nothing really bad will ever happen, and even if it does, that is why we have a government," an attitude so common among most Americans today.

Self-reliance is an attitude of responsibility and accountability. It is up to us to take care of ourselves and our families - not society, the government, public schools, or any other "authorities." It is our duty to watch out for life's potential pitfalls, and to take proactive steps ahead of time to prevent or survive those pitfalls.  

Building on this foundation of awareness and self-reliance, there are many other useful skills for surviving dystopia, including:

• Sociopolitical Awareness
• Operational Security and Privacy Protection 
• Non-Violent Resistance
• Organized Resistance should the need/time ever come
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with an Intrusive Government and Law Enforcement
• Spotting Undercover Government Agents
• Dealing with Busybody Neighbors, Landlords, etc. 
• Protecting Yourself From Cancel Culture, Doxing, etc.
• Protecting Yourself from DEI, GSM, and CRT (at home and in school)
• Homeschooling
• Local Knowledge (knowing your area) 
• Being the Gray Man (going unnoticed) 
• Making yourself an unappealing target for bad guys (know how to not look like a victim) 
• Avoiding Crime and Scams
• Mobility (the ability to pull up roots and move away from threats and towards opportunities)
• Money Management & Personal Finance Skills 
• Computer and Technology Skills (using technology to your benefit, while knowing and protecting yourself from the risks)
• Self-Defense and Home-Defense Skills (more than just guns & ammo) 
• Knowing what to do in an active shooter situation 
• Knowing what to do if you get caught in a civil unrest or riot situation 
• Health & Fitness (you do not want to be dependent on the government public healthcare system)
• Raising Your Own Food (gardening, homesteading, backyard chickens, fruit & nut trees)
• Stealth/Alternative Medicine (you do not want to be dependent on the government public healthcare system) 
• First Aid and Trauma Aid (includes dealing with gunshot wounds and other severe trauma)
• Basic Auto Repair, Home Repair, and DIY Skills
• General Employability and Hard Work
• Employability in an era of High Tech and Artificial Intelligence

This list is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg of needed skills. On this website, I have many articles explaining these skills, and will be posting future articles in the Surviving Dystopia series. If you have suggestions for other needed skills, just put them in the comments section below.

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