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ysabetwordsmithTruckloads of food are being wasted because computers won’t approve them
Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure. Today, food must be “recognized” by databases and automated platforms to be transported, sold, or even released, meaning that if systems go down, food can effectively become unusable—even when it’s physically available.
This is just another case of humans being stupid. Rules are only useful when they improve safety, efficiency, and survivability. When they get in the way, it's time to break them or make new rules.
It is useful to know where food is stored in your area, just in case the system ever breaks down and people need to know where to raid so they don't all starve. In a final collapse, of course, you'll probably get only one round because the resource won't refill, but it's better than nothing. If the problem is only a cyberattack, there may be an ongoing supply of "unseen" food that can be liberated for people to eat.
Furthermore, keep an eye on food that never enters that system -- your local farms, farmer's markets, avid gardeners, u-pick farms, CSAs, truckstands, etc. are all places where you can obtain food directly or intercept it before it enters the larger system.
Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure. Today, food must be “recognized” by databases and automated platforms to be transported, sold, or even released, meaning that if systems go down, food can effectively become unusable—even when it’s physically available.
This is just another case of humans being stupid. Rules are only useful when they improve safety, efficiency, and survivability. When they get in the way, it's time to break them or make new rules.
It is useful to know where food is stored in your area, just in case the system ever breaks down and people need to know where to raid so they don't all starve. In a final collapse, of course, you'll probably get only one round because the resource won't refill, but it's better than nothing. If the problem is only a cyberattack, there may be an ongoing supply of "unseen" food that can be liberated for people to eat.
Furthermore, keep an eye on food that never enters that system -- your local farms, farmer's markets, avid gardeners, u-pick farms, CSAs, truckstands, etc. are all places where you can obtain food directly or intercept it before it enters the larger system.
