I mean, it kinds seems inevitable to me. Books has become e-books. Cash is becoming digital transfers. China has done it. The west is mostly doing card-swipes. One day, that transition will be complete, and cash would be phased out.

What happens then? Think like the power outage in Spain recently. Some people had cash. But in 20-40 years. There might not even be any cash in existence. What then?

What if, instead of a few hours, its a few days? Or weeks?

I guess riots break out all around the world?

(Seriously, has none of the politicians ever thought about this? Where are the backups? Are we just going full “YOLO” on the reliance on the power grid?)

  • Lv_InSaNe_vL@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    how will we get gas without working gas pumps

    Gas stations are required to have generators where I am for this exact scenario.

    How will stores open their electronic doors

    These are legally required to be openable by hand without power in the United States.

    How will stores process payment

    Hence the reason why cash still exists.

    But yes, I believe everyone should have a week or so worth of clean water and easily cooked non-perishables in the case of an emergency. Although I’m more worried about natural disasters rather than some random power loss.