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Movies like The Day After, On the Beach and Fail Safe are films in my memory like the bogey man of my childhood. We couldn’t passively destroy the world? Could we?
This is a brief look at what concerned bloggers are saying. They do believe that the end is nigh. There are people who believe the dawn of transformation is just a catastrophe or two away. This isn't necessarily about doom and gloom. There are a range of ideas and concepts to explore.
The Doomer Patrol
The term Doomer can refer to people who are observing certain supply and demand indicators. Some Doomers are looking at the amount of oil available to the current world’s population. They believe that the oil supply is diminishing as demand increases.
This short video by Scott McLean explains about the concept of Peak Oil, the uses of petroleum products and a few options we can employ.
Other people are looking at the stability of world governments and financial systems. Financial Doomers look at the amount of debt versus the amount of actual wealth. The debt numbers, no matter your current political beliefs, are not adding up.
There are multiple thoughts and belief systems on how the end times will happen. I found a 2009 post called Embracing the Doom – What Kind of Doomer Am I by Green Assassin Brigade that helps to clarify the differences between Survivalists, Doomers, and Homesteaders.
Well according to last week’s Star article I am officially a doomer simply because I accept the possibility that the last 50 years of greed, excess and prosperity may come to an end, the result of peak oil. I'm totally comfortable with this label.
At the Life After the Oil Crash Forum you can sample some of the discussions and resources that are being evaluated and shared.
Kathy McMahon of Peak Oil Blues writes about the multiple transition points people are going to encounter as they realize that their lives not only are different but that there will be a profound shift in what they will experience.
Making a personal decision to recalibrate your lifestyle can be stressful. You hope that you can get friends and family on your side but sometimes it helps to know that others are on the same path. Kathy has a post about the use of the term "Doomers" and a descriptive narrative about the types and subtypes of members of the club.
It will not just be your neighbors that don't understand. It could be the rules and regulations of the local government that may or may not serve your immediate survival needs.
Christine Patton of Peak Oil Hausfrau is another blogger that is advocating attention to the impending changes that will occur:
I started this blog as a way to help people by sharing information about the things I've learned in my preparation for peak oil - about solar cooking, gardening, useful books, rainwater tanks, food storage, paying down debt, etc. But it is also a platform for harsh reality checks, a forum to debate and share ideas, and a place to support each other in our transitions to a vastly different way of work, play, and living.
Christine also has a resources page as well as a simple plan to help you get up to speed.
Sustainable Survival
There is a lot of overlap with the sustainable and permaculture communities. If there are people, there has got to be food or access to food. What will folks do about heat or air conditioning needs? So many questions.
One blogger at Cold House Journal made the decision to not heat his home for a long as possible. In Maine.
This winter we've moved to a house with no furnace, no radiators, no thermostat-- basically, no heating system. There are a couple space heaters and an electric blanket. On December 28th, we put in a small wood stove. We're used to living with indoor temps in the 50's-- the bedroom is often in the 40's, but the kitchen is sometimes above 60.
To each his or her own. Not something I'd want to emulate but it is good to know that it can be done.
Sustainable food production and permaculture concepts will be essential for communities to grapple with if or when the cost of transportation exceeds the amount that is affordable.
Kathy Harrison
