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Re: Wax Cotton Raingear... Ponchos

Recently, I came across waxed cotton ponchos made by Dakine ( http://dakine.com ). Like, duh! Ponchos are way easier to sew up in a post cataclysmic world, and much easier to waterproof (having fewer seams). In a pinch, they can double as shelter, ground-cloth or sail. Two can huddle under one for w...
by Dave Z
Thu Mar 16, 2017 1:49 am
 
Forum: 4. Food and Clothing
Topic: Wax Cotton Raingear
Replies: 4
Views: 54672

Re: Assess, Address, Amend

Here's another similar to Bruce's DEAL : F ocus E quip A ct R eview This one was proposed in a survival context as a productive redirection of initial fear response to crisis. Dave Z PS. Here's a set of survival mnemonics: http://teotwurbulence.blogspot.com/2017/03/survival-mnemonics.html
by Dave Z
Thu Mar 16, 2017 1:29 am
 
Forum: What single sentence do you think encapsulates most information?
Topic: Assess, Address, Amend
Replies: 2
Views: 9650

Starting with THE KNOWLEDGE?

My thought is that a solid start for a library of concise guides in 3RBF (3 Ring Binder Format) would be to translate The Knowledge on a chapter basis. Where it seems advisable, each chapter may itself be presented as a set of guides covering related themes within the chapter. For example, the chapt...
by Dave Z
Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:39 am
 
Forum: How best to preserve vital knowledge?
Topic: Concise Summary/Guides in 3 Ring Binder Format
Replies: 1
Views: 13744

Synthetic DNA as Information Storage Medium

Synthetic DNA as Durable, Dense Information Storage Medium with Signal (Content) Integrity Recent break-through technologies enabling DNA molecules (synthetic, not genomic, and therefore not susceptible to mutation) as dense data storage is moving by leaps toward practical application. DNA molecule...
by Dave Z
Sun Mar 05, 2017 12:12 am
 
Forum: How best to preserve vital knowledge?
Topic: Synthetic DNA as Information Storage Medium
Replies: 0
Views: 12892

Re: Civilization will contract, the question is, how far?

@Maurice Goldsmith RE Biotechnology I agree that genetic engineering at the level of editing is pretty far up the pyramid, but biotechnology goes way back... likely prior to the development of agriculture. But a considerable amount is possible simply using petri dishes. In the broad sense, I'd say ...
by Dave Z
Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:23 am
 
Forum: What might collapse civilisation?
Topic: Civilization will contract, the question is, how far?
Replies: 3
Views: 17039

Seven Sustainable Technologies from JMGreer

Seven Sustainable Technologies from John Michael Greer John Michael Greer argues that the future will be increasingly post- or de-Industrial, a position which more or less at odds with industrial reboot. His prognosis and reboot agree in their anticipation of a period of much reduced capacity, howe...
by Dave Z
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:41 pm
 
Forum: 1. The End of the World as we Know it
Topic: Seven Sustainable Technologies from JMGreer
Replies: 2
Views: 50911

Book on 'Food'/Fuel Alcohol Production

The Lore of Still Building: A primer on the production of alcohol for food and fuel By Kathleen Howard and Norman Gibat This book covers the chemistry and means behind the production of ethanol and other simple alcohols for consumption and fuel. Tables and illustrations are both educational and oft...
by Dave Z
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:15 am
 
Forum: 5. Substances
Topic: Book on 'Food'/Fuel Alcohol Production
Replies: 0
Views: 6199

Re: 20170219 Book title: Reinventing Knowledge

Looks intriguing. Here's a link to the Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ian-f-mcneely/reinventing-knowledge/ Looks to be a discussion and examination of various institutions and means for accumulating and passing on knowledge. Will put it on the booklist! Dave Z
by Dave Z
Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:57 am
 
Forum: How best to preserve vital knowledge?
Topic: 20170219 Book title: Reinventing Knowledge
Replies: 1
Views: 12358

Concise Summary/Guides in 3 Ring Binder Format

Concise Summary Guides in Durable, 3 Ring Binder Format (Reposted from http://the-knowledge.org/en-gb/knowledge-quick-reference/ which contains active links to resources mentioned. Post ideas, links to products or your own creations in reply to this topic. ***** http://the-knowledge.org/en-gb/wp-co...
by Dave Z
Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:16 pm
 
Forum: How best to preserve vital knowledge?
Topic: Concise Summary/Guides in 3 Ring Binder Format
Replies: 1
Views: 13744

Sailing Vessel Construction, Operation and Maintenance Techn

Sailing Vessel Construction, Operation and Maintenance Technologies Sailing vessels, large and small, afford mobility. As Tristan Jones observed, a sailboat is the only terrestrial vehicle with unlimited range. And they are an important precursor to industrial civilization. Depending on how they ar...
by Dave Z
Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:56 pm
 
Forum: 9. Transport
Topic: Sailing Vessel Construction, Operation and Maintenance Techn
Replies: 0
Views: 13363
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