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formspring.me
After an apocalyptic event, pockets of humanity emerge, banding together to maintain some semblance of order. If we are classified by our skills in this technologically barren wasteland to aid our new community, what is the talent or skill you provide?
Firstly, I’d question the validity of an assumption that apocalypse => loss of technology. Mankind will still have the ability to cobble things together and jury-rig inventions, so I don’t believe it’s the case that my primary skillset of “tech” would be useless in this world.
However, let’s accept the premise, aside from my ability with electronics and devices, I’ve got a fair few tricks up my sleeve to contribute to society. First and foremost, I’d like to think that my wisdom and overall intelligence would be of use in a community elder / shaman kind of role. From all the time I’ve spent maintaining my boat, I’m sort of capable at woodworking and that sort of thing, and of course in the case of a coast-based society, or a Waterworld style ocean-bound one, I’m a fairly able sailor.
Overall I feel I have a lot to offer this kind of society, but I doubt I’d be one of the few survivors who made it.
