Making Smart Choices in the Face of a Planetary Crisis

The text discusses the importance of making smart choices about where and how to live in the face of a planetary crisis. It emphasizes the significance of place in preparedness and outlines the threats posed by the current planetary crisis, including natural disasters and disruptions to essential systems. The concept of ruggedization, derived from the military, is introduced as a way to make systems durable and prepare for a wider range of future conditions. The text also highlights the challenges and disparities faced by different socio-economic groups in ruggedizing their lives and finding safer places to live. It concludes by emphasizing the need for individuals to act quickly and find a balance between safety, potential, and affordability in their choice of residence.

• Emphasizes the importance of making smart choices about where and how to live in the face of a planetary crisis
• Outlines the threats posed by the current planetary crisis, including natural disasters and disruptions to essential systems
• Introduces the concept of ruggedization as a way to make systems durable and prepare for a wider range of future conditions
• Highlights the challenges and disparities faced by different socio-economic groups in finding safer places to live
• Emphasizes the need for individuals to act quickly and find a balance between safety, potential, and affordability in their choice of residence