How would the world react if all electricity was cut off for several days at a time?
Umar Saleem
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taha Waheed@taha_waheed
The absence of entertainment would lead to a resurgence in board games and storytelling.
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If you can come to Ukraine in the fall of 2022 you could feel how it is personally.
Ukraine is still under russian rocket attacks and that's why every Ukrainian knows what Blackout is for a few days.
And you know? The world is still "just worried" without any direct reactions to russia - because it is a terrorist state.
Initially, panic would ensue as people rely heavily on electricity daily
Generator sales and rentals would skyrocket
The world would face a digital blackout, impacting online services.
Transportation systems would grind to a halt, causing chaos
Transportation systems would grind to a halt, causing chaos.
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The absence of streetlights would lead to safety concerns at night.
Society would adapt by developing off-grid solutions.
Environmental benefits would be observed with reduced pollution.
Scientific research and critical experiments would be disrupted.
Would be a very difficult time.
Individuals with medical devices relying on electricity would face life-threatening situations.