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Apocalypse Now? Preparing for the end of the world in 5 easy steps

With global tensions on the rise, here are some simple steps to take to survive society’s possible collapse.

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There is no point fretting about the end of humanity since there is not a lot anyone can do about whether or when it happens, says the writer.

There is no point fretting about the end of humanity since there is not a lot anyone can do about whether or when it happens, says the writer.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

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It is Thursday as I write this and as far as I can tell, World War III has not yet broken out. That’s a relief. Granted, these days “as far as I can tell” is not very far at all.

For instance, despite my best efforts, I still have only a muddled grasp of what is going on in Iran.

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