In today’s world, the specter of a future where Capitalism Collapses represents one of the most significant threats that societies everywhere may have to face. Even in economic powerhouses like the United States, the specter of a collapse in capitalism is a daunting reality. Capitalism can collapse anywhere and whenever. It’s usually brought on, by shrinking consumers, however it can also happen with a high amount of unemployed people – just like the last time we had high unemployment in the 1800s – the Great Depression.
When Capitalism Collapses
Beyond the financial repercussions, the downfall of capitalism brings with it a host of agonizing challenges. Here, we’ll explore some of these unsettling scenarios, underscoring the critical need for preparation.
Rise in Kidnappings
When capitalism collapses, many countries experience a surge in kidnappings. Desperate individuals may resort to abducting wealthy people and demanding ransom as a means to gain funds when traditional sources of income vanish.
It’s not just the wealthy who are at risk, though. In times of widespread desperation, kidnappers are likely to seize anyone they believe could be ransomed, hoping that someone will pay to secure their release.
This reality paints a stark picture of the societal breakdown that can follow when capitalism collapses, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant and prepared for such turbulent times.
Pets Go Missing
Even if you can afford to feed your pets when capitalism collapses, their safety isn’t guaranteed. In dire times, few possess the skills to hunt wildlife for food, making domesticated animals easy targets. When survival is at stake, eating cats, dogs, fish, and rats becomes a reality, as demonstrated during China’s 2021 lockdowns. Instances such as using drones to fish 75-year-old Koi from fountains illustrate how desperate measures can become commonplace.
Water Quality Drops
An economic collapse affects everyone, including local and state governments. When capitalism collapses, these bodies might struggle with funding, often neglecting essential services like providing clean drinking water. Even if water is treated, quality may suffer. For instance, in “The Modern Survival Manual,” Fernando Aguirre recounts how post-collapse Argentina saw water companies dumping excess chlorine into the supply, with warnings issued against consumption by young children.
People Riot in the Streets
Desperation and anger can lead to street riots, escalating the dangers when capitalism collapses. Amidst chaos, crimes such as vandalism and robbery can flourish. If caught in a riot, it’s crucial to swiftly move to a less crowded or indoor space to ensure your safety.
These scenarios underscore the urgent need for preparedness, as societal norms can quickly unravel when capitalism collapses.
Carjackings Become More Common
When capitalism collapses, carjackings may increase as a form of theft. It’s often seen as safer than a home invasion, given that individuals are less likely to be armed in their vehicles compared to their homes. A common tactic involves carjackers throwing rocks or bricks at windshields to make drivers pull over. Should this happen in a risky area, it’s best to keep driving. Stopping for such tactics, or when someone stands in the road attempting to force you to stop, could be dangerously costly.
Robberies Increase in Frequency
As capitalism collapses, break-ins, and thefts become more frequent. Homes are invaded, stores are robbed both day and night, and storage units are raided. Techniques like bump locks enable access to homes, while storage units are breached by cutting off locks. Thieves may throw rocks at businesses to make quick grabs. The events of 2023 are illustrative, with people brazenly walking into stores and making off with high-end purses or electronics.
Hospitals Become Overcrowded
When capitalism collapses, several factors contribute to overcrowded hospitals: lack of garbage pickups, unclean drinking water, disease spread, inability to afford medications, and increased violent crime. All these lead to more frequent hospital visits. Consequently, hospitals struggle to care for everyone, leading to tragic outcomes. People may die waiting for life-saving treatment, reminiscent of the overcrowding seen during the peak of COVID-19 in 2020. It’s a scenario that underscores the potential chaos when capitalism collapses.
Gang Activity Surges
When capitalism collapses, the surge in gang activity becomes an inevitable consequence of widespread economic despair. With traditional avenues for earning a livelihood severely diminished or entirely unavailable, countless individuals find themselves with no choice but to resort to criminal activities as a means of survival. This desperation is compounded by the strategic opportunism of gangs, who are acutely aware that the collapse of capitalism leaves cities with drastically reduced resources to combat their operations.
Law enforcement agencies, stretched thin and underfunded, struggle to maintain order, creating a fertile ground for gangs to expand their influence and activities. The resulting escalation in gang activity not only disrupts the social fabric but also transforms urban areas into battlegrounds, as rival factions engage in violent conflicts to assert dominance over territories. In such dire times, the pursuit of financial gain becomes a matter of life and death, further intensifying the dangers that plague the streets.
Interstate Trucking comes to a Grinding Halt
Similarly, when capitalism collapses, the intricate web of interstate trucking—a cornerstone of modern supply chains—crumbles under the weight of systemic failures. Factors such as crippling oil embargoes or an alarming rise in highway robberies can bring the transportation of goods to a grinding halt. Without the steady flow of trucks delivering essential commodities, stores are unable to replenish their inventories, leading to rapid depletion of food and other critical supplies. This leaves individuals who lack personal stockpiles in a precarious position, struggling to secure the necessities for survival.
Historical precedents underscore the fragility of these systems; during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, nationwide shutdowns brought trucking operations to a standstill, exposing the vulnerabilities of just-in-time inventory practices. Similarly, the 2024 Canadian trucker protests disrupted supply chains, leaving grocery stores barren and communities grappling with scarcity. These events serve as stark reminders of how the collapse of capitalism can unravel the logistical frameworks that sustain modern society, plunging communities into chaos and uncertainty.
Strict Curfews & Martial Law
When capitalism collapses, the entire framework of society is shaken to its core, and governments are forced to adopt radical measures in order to restore a semblance of order amid overwhelming chaos. As economic structures disintegrate, the state often responds by imposing martial law or, at the very least, strict curfews. In these desperate times, the responsibility for maintaining order and governance is shifted from civil institutions to police and military forces.
On one hand, this decisive action might temporarily shield communities from unchecked violence and lawlessness, offering a modicum of safety when the familiar order has shattered. However, history warns us that such measures come at a great cost. The imposition of martial law amid the collapse of capitalism not only strips citizens of their fundamental rights, but also plants the seeds for a dangerous power grab—one that could forever alter the balance of authority and erode trust between the governed and those in power.
Eating from the Trash
When capitalism collapses, the basic mechanisms that regulate our access to food, shelter, and other essentials are left in disarray, pushing ordinary people to the precipice of survival. In such a ravaged economic landscape, hunger becomes a formidable adversary. Imagine a scenario where starvation is so pervasive that individuals are driven to scavenge for nourishment in the most unthinkable places—even resorting to salvaging edible remnants from overflowing trash cans. This horrifying picture is not a mere flight of fancy; it has real-world precedents.
In 2017, as Venezuela’s economic collapse deepened, despair led some to slaughter zoo animals in a desperate bid to stave off hunger. Such extreme acts underscore the brutal reality that, when capitalism collapses and the supply chains falter, societal norms can disintegrate, leaving human survival to override every learned restraint and moral boundary.
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