Episode 13 - The Ultra-Wealthy Doomsday Preppers

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While most folks might pick up a few extra groceries or a flashlight just in case if something goes wrong, there’s a whole other world out there where money rewrites the rules of what it means to be prepared. These select few are equipped with private airstrips, hidden mountain retreats, and to top it all off, sprawling underground homes that look more like boutique hotels than bunkers but they are nonetheless. These are the kinds of “just in case” plans that are being quietly put in place by the ultra-rich. It’s a level of readiness that feels almost unreal, but for a small group, it's their abundant reality. But all of their luxurious preparedness isn’t just about comfort or bragging rights. There’s a real sense of unease simmering beneath the surface; a feeling that, despite all their wealth, these individuals know that they aren’t untouchable. Of course, they're like the rest of us human beings so they're going to do what they got to do. They know that the world is unpredictable, because isn't that common knowledge nowadays. But they’re going double down in ways to stay one step ahead without a thought of the budget because in their minds, living a life of luxury shouldn't end along with the world. The strange paradox of this is that the more resources they have, the more they seem to worry about what could go wrong. Meanwhile, the rest of us are left to fend for ourselves if it hits the fan. The majority doesn't have the option to buy some emergency island retreat or install a state-of-the-art filtration system. When life gets rough, we usually rely on our community and public resources; however, those resources are finite or they may not be able to reach everybody, but that's a worry that the ultra-wealthy wouldn't have to think about. The contrast is astounding and controversial: there are some rich folks who have these exquisite safety nets, they're so elaborate that they could suffice as a military base, while the rest of us are just hoping that the next crisis doesn’t hit too close to home. It throws the spotlight on the growing gap between those who can buy their way out of trouble and those who can’t. As the world faces bigger threats such as climate change, economic shocks, and so much more, the divide only seems to widen in terms of who will make it out of the hell that could be unleashed. When it comes to preparing for it, however, not everyone is playing the same game, or even on the same field.

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