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Whether most people admit it or not, many dream
about some kind of worldwide catastrophe. Whether it be zombies, some kind of
massive plague, or maybe even a world war. Many people dream about having the
planet wiped clean of humanity.
Now don’t get me wrong, few would ever
dream of admitting it.
The very thought of the horror of such an
event, how many lives would be wiped away in any kind of global catastrophe, is
sickening. So many men, women, and children, each with their own individual
hopes and dreams, likes and dislikes, gone forever. Billions lost. It turns the
stomach.
However, it’s hard not to admit that there
is a certain allure. If there wasn’t, why is modern media dominated by this
post-apocalyptic ideal?
Those brave enough to admit their own
desires will surely have their reasons. The environmentalist might say “Now the
world can begin to heal.” The survivalist might say “Now I can live without
being bothered.” Hell, we all know at least one person who wants nothing more
than to just go fight the zombies that might plague this theoretical world.
At the end of the day, no matter the reason,
it all boils down to individual greed.
The desire to see the world turned from
that which it is into a barren wasteland, no matter the type, stems from a
selfish desire to make the world itself yours. No rules. No boundaries. Take
what you want and make your way in the world without anyone telling you what
you can or can’t do. A clean slate to do what you will.
But there’s one problem
No one ever thinks that they will be the one to die in this
apocalypse. They are the one who will
see it through. They are the one that
will see the world born again. They would never hope for such a disaster if
they didn’t think they’d survive it.
Would
they?
Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteAnd I suspect I need to claim to be the exception. IF there is such a disaster, I belong to the catgory which hopes that our absence will allow the world to heal. And I am happy for it to heal without me.
A very noble stance. *nod*
DeleteI am a Christian, so yes, I know I will see it through. In fact, I won't even be here when t happens...
ReplyDeleteAt least it sounds like you'll have ringside seats. :)
DeleteMost people think it because they want to prove they can survive. All ego. Pffft to that though. Nuts with guns, no food, no medicine and no toilet paper. No thank you lol
ReplyDeleteDefinitely an interesting post. It would be fascinating to see the different scenarios people imagine. When I think about it I don't always imagine myself surviving- but I do think about what I would do in different situations! Thanks for the food for thought.
ReplyDelete~Jess