This rule is not only important for daily life (zombies notwithstanding, what about fires? Or ninjas?), but in a larger sense, it's important to realise that there is no right way to live. Mainstream culture has decided we operate in a pseudo-democratic, consumption-driven global economy. Okay, but what if we don't want to? The beautiful thing about rule #1 is that it is a rule made for the presen
t, not the hypothetical future. It is a rule we can use right now: would you know how to exit out of this system if you wanted to?
“If we hole up, I wanna be somewhere familiar, I wanna know where the exits are, and I wanna be allowed to smoke . . ." - Ed in “Shaun of the Dead” 2004
We started this group in an effort to identify those exits, both real and metaphorical. This page is designed to be an easy way for group members and the public to share information related to individual and community resilience. The group is non-partisan but individual members may take an active stance on different political issues. Posts here will emphasise individual and community sustainability, with a focus on environment, local economy, and community engagement. In case you're wondering, the "zombie apocalypse" is a metaphor for a personal, community, or large-scale emergency. Examples could include job loss, natural disasters, or economic downturns. We do not condone nor support illegal activities, items, or violent crime. Any post or participant of this page who encourages illegal activities will be removed from this page and the wider group. We recognize that a large part of zombie pop culture focuses on self and group defence, so some posts may feature weapons or other modes of self-defence. Any posts deemed unacceptable according to our group's ethics and moral code will be removed.
