Many people believe that we are entering a dangerous period for humans on Earth. Some fear climate and environmental changes while others are preoccupied with natural disasters. Some fear violent conflict and war while others believe that plague and illness seriously threaten the survival of our species. For this assignment, I want you to explore the idea that humans are facing unprecedented threats. Please respond to each prompt below and create a report that explains the threats we should prepare for and which ten items every human should have in preparation for this potential future.
- Do you believe that the 21st century is a particularly dangerous era for humanity? Do we face legitimate threats? Which threats do you take seriously?
- If an emergency situation emerges and our technological infrastructure fails, what would you want to possess if you were forced to live on the move with limited resources? Create a list of ten items that you would want to possess in a post-collapse situation.
- Write 3-5 sentences for each item on this list that explain why you would want the item(s) and what situations make you include the item(s) on your list.
Directions:
- Type your essay in Microsoft Word, Pages, or Google Docs.
- Use 12-point font size, Times New Roman.
- Double space!
- Include a title
- Write a proper heading at the top of your paper:
- Name
- Date
- School name (ECCO)
- 4j ID #