The basic scenario revolves around a global pandemic that kills off most but not all of the population in the advanced industrial world. The fictional scenario is shown with commentary by various experts about what happened in the past and recent real disasters. The experts are really knowledgeable in the areas they comment on, especially Joseph Tainter author of _The Collapse of Complex Societies_ which I highly recommend. Three other things make this show stand out: 1. This show was much better produced than most shows like it. 2. The treatment of psychological and emotional issues was more honest and detailed than I have ever seen in a show like this before. 3. This show is considerably more comprehensive than most others in that it addresses issues and skills of both short and long term survival and the transition between them. Surviving disasters that induce social collapse on an international level will involve luck as much as preparedness and this is communicated mainly by implication in this program. Final note: This show is for adults and not children or adults who get easily upset.

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