Prepping for doomsday

Ashwin Goyal

Nov 23, 2023 — 1 min read

I've always been captivated by the idea of the world starting over. I picture a raw and primal existence where it's just me against the elements. I imagine waking up to the sound of birds instead of traffic, hunting for food in the forests, and sitting by fires under the starlight.

The world could end in many ways. A massive solar flare might knock out all electronics. There could be a nuclear winter. Perhaps a sudden ice age, a rapidly mutating virus, or an evil artificial intelligence. In each scenario, I see chaos, societies crumbling, and the old world fading away, leaving only those prepared to face the new reality.

My preparations are extensive. Beyond the survival skills learned from Grylls and Irwin, I've trained in governance, learned to fast for days, and adapted to living without technology. I’ve walked thousands of steps daily, ensuring I'm fit for the demands of foraging in a post-apocalyptic world.

But when the end actually comes, it's nothing like anyone would expect. The world changes in an instant. Mid-thought, mid-sentence, everything is interrupted by a sudden, shocking... Splat! Goddamnit, gone in the first wave.

Going viral

As I hit ‘post,’ a piece of me sails off into the vast ocean of the internet. The immediate aftermath is a rush - the dopamine kicks in. Likes, comments, shares begin to trickle, quickly turning into a blazing stream. It’s exhilarating. Every notification a pat on the back,

Living in the past

I look at an old, crinkled photograph, and in an instant, I'm whisked back – a small child again, cradled in his mother's arms. Her soothing voice fills the room, hushing the world around me. Her gentle sway rocks me, the rhythm like a heartbeat, steady and