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Post by Juz on Nov 28, 2013 16:09:27 GMT 10
Speaking to a friend of mine the other day I was reminded of how much some people put their faith in technology now days, be it GPS, modern cars, resource dependant gadgets and all manner of electronics, even their finance as we are becoming a cashless society.
If in the event of a nasty SHTF situation I have many doubts about the reliability of technology sure they are convenient and useful.. When they are working, complicated things are difficult to repair and batteries fail I'm sure many of us are all aware of this, which is why although I can't say I myself have not been this way at one point in my life I am striving to learn the ways of old and the many skills that are slowly becoming forgotten which sustained pioneers and settlers many generations like navigation, bushcraft, primitive hunting, simply living well without the need for power, and many more skills people once used everyday but are now replaced by technology they are all time proven skills. As preppers I believe we should use technology to our advantage where possible but should also endeavour to learn the forgotten skills and not be reliant on our new fancy gear or gadgets. The more knowledge we can learn the better prepared we will be I will always take knowledge over gadgets for this reason. How many of you are guilty or have been of reliance on technology??
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Post by remnantprep on Nov 28, 2013 19:56:55 GMT 10
I mainly use technology for knowledge gathering! I have a huge stock of reference books though when SHTF. I need to start doing more practical things though.
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Post by Jason on Nov 28, 2013 20:13:12 GMT 10
I rely on it for my job at the moment as I work with computers, but I am more than happy to switch it all off and get out to the bush away from it all. Its actually a relief to not be in contact with the world and only then do I actually have chance to relax and focus on my family - the most important thing in the world to me.
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Post by Ausprep on Nov 28, 2013 21:00:31 GMT 10
Hmmm ok, yep. I rely on it BUT im also a big fan of navigation and map reading..
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Post by kenna on Nov 28, 2013 21:38:11 GMT 10
I'm like Rem, I also use the computer for information gathering but I also have a decent stash of books on various topics. But I do thrash my computer daily, I am guilty of using my debit card to buy what I need, I drive a motor vehicle, I listen to music, I like to be able to have a hot shower - I could happily throw away the mobile phone & alarm clock though! hmmm I think I need to work on reducing my dependence on technology.  |
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Post by overlord on Dec 5, 2013 12:11:22 GMT 10
I work in an IT Company and do a lot of Business Intelligence for clients. We rely heavily on computers also. But at the end of the day (and when am at the farm), no tech for me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2013 17:23:56 GMT 10
I think we are all guilty of using technology  , it's just part of life! But am I reliant on it! No, I would be happy with none! But for now, I'll use it till I can't! if that makes sense...  |
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Post by beckles on Dec 5, 2013 18:03:00 GMT 10
Ummm yes way too much I suspect! But I'm starting to change my wicked ways... Given I work in IT, and being an IT trainer/instructional designer, it is hard to get away from it.
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Post by Jason on Dec 5, 2013 18:43:21 GMT 10
Ummm yes way too much I suspect! But I'm starting to change my wicked ways... Given I work in IT, and being an IT trainer/instructional designer, it is hard to get away from it.
My dream is to have a house out bush with very little technology. Snap! I think working with IT eventually makes you want to be rid of it even more. Ive been in and out of IT in one form or another for the last 15 years but looking for a tree change and a trade, or at least something more hands on. |
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Post by Ausprep on Dec 5, 2013 21:22:10 GMT 10
Trying to use a laser bore sight to dial in a scope...Laser was out.
Technology 1 - Wayne 0
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Post by ravennyxx on Dec 11, 2013 21:32:47 GMT 10
Reading this thread I'm thinking yep I don't rely on it to much then I look around at the iPad I'm using to type this the iPhone charging beside me the air on cooling me and the clock running from the foxtel box mmm maybe I should re-evaluate a few things
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Post by Ausprep on Dec 11, 2013 21:46:10 GMT 10
Reading this thread I'm thinking yep I don't rely on it to much then I look around at the iPad I'm using to type this the iPhone charging beside me the air on cooling me and the clock running from the foxtel box mmm maybe I should re-evaluate a few things I just looked over my shoulder thinking you were sitting in my house LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2013 20:26:28 GMT 10
Great topic.
I think I do rely on it, and you can't understand your true feelings about technology when you're out in the bush. I was out on a hiking trip recently for a week and I still felt the withdrawals from technology. It really is a shame, but I think part of the trouble of prepping is to understand what it would be like without technology!
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Post by Ausprep on Dec 12, 2013 20:47:46 GMT 10
Great topic. I think I do rely on it, and you can't understand your true feelings about technology when you're out in the bush. I was out on a hiking trip recently for a week and I still felt the withdrawals from technology. It really is a shame, but I think part of the trouble of prepping is to understand what it would be like without technology! Literally, the first few weeks would be the killer. |
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Post by bigredtomatosauce on Dec 13, 2013 10:38:49 GMT 10
I find when I go camping (obviously I'm voluntarily getting away from the grid but anyway...) I instinctively go to check my phone for the first two days then I don't care. For extended periods of time I would be annoyed without luxuries like internet and podcasts and air conditioning but if it was for a week or two grid down I think I would be fine (by fine I mean no serious tech withdrawals).
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Post by remnantprep on Dec 13, 2013 12:24:29 GMT 10
I am going to suffer! Even the thought about it makes me shaky! Haha, I think in the new year I will challenge myself! The trick is to keep busy. My son asked me the other day what would we do without it, I pointed to the board games and books! His reply was thats going to be interesting!
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Post by beckles on Dec 13, 2013 20:00:26 GMT 10
We're going away for a week over Christmas - have told the family that when we get to the holiday house, all phones, ipads, ipods etc are being locked away for the week. While we are staying at a house so not forgoing all technology, at least the more anti-social ones will be away for a while!
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Post by Ausprep on Dec 15, 2013 6:26:44 GMT 10
We're going away for a week over Christmas - have told the family that when we get to the holiday house, all phones, ipads, ipods etc are being locked away for the week. While we are staying at a house so not forgoing all technology, at least the more anti-social ones will be away for a while! Great idea. Where we (mainly) camp, we are without phone reception. The camper has solar so not 100% without. We do keep our mobiles charged though as we use the cameras on them day in, day out. |
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Post by graynomad on May 6, 2014 10:37:26 GMT 10
While bushwalking I have no technology (well no electronics technology, even a pair of boots is "technology") and I don't miss it one iota. Even at home my phone can be turned off for days before I realise it.
That said I'm also an IT geek and used to rely on computers to earn a living, I no longer do (retired) although I still do some contract work but will stop that I think. I like the money but not the agro.
This is one reason I'm going back to manual hobbies, blacksmithing, bow making etc. No computers involved, in fact no electricity at all.
As long as things don't get too bad you can pick the eyes out of the modern world but also have one foot in the 18/19th century, with a view to shifting your weight onto that foot if necessary.
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Post by shinester on May 6, 2014 18:11:26 GMT 10
True.
The small amount of power storage I have [gen and fuel] won't be used for lighting, I've got wind-up led lights and candles, won't be used for phones or batteries , won't be used for refrigeration, I've gone to preserving. I'm tempted to save 1 hr of generator per week [after 90 days] for washing clothes as manual washing is at best awful. There are small hand units that put it under pressure, which might pre-empt this. Cooking, can be done with wood, though wood would be in very high demand! There's still one thing that I would not want to go without power/fuel for;
Tools.
Tree felling, welding, probably pumping and transport, to name a few, require modern tools/items to be effective. Fuel would be like gold and absolutely essential.
The fuel would run out. The fuel 'will' run out.
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