Preparedness
Emergency preparedness, survival, resilience, and situational awareness
#824: When Bureaucracy Fails the Final Yard
When the sirens sound, why are the doors locked? We explore the "UX of survival" and the dangerous gaps in our public shelter infrastructure.
#771: Beyond Backups: The High Stakes of Critical Redundancy
How do hospitals and data centers stay online during a disaster? Explore the engineering of "five nines" and the limits of redundancy.
#765: When AI Simplifies Emergency Guidelines
Learn how to build "radically simple" emergency plans and go-bags using AI, flowcharts, and local-first tech tools.
#764: The Bureaucracy of the Apocalypse
Explore the high-stakes engineering of military-grade shielding and how the state protects its "nervous system" from an electromagnetic pulse.
#756: Prepping Without a Bunker: Small-Space Resilience in Jerusalem
How do you prep for a crisis in a tiny apartment? Discover practical strategies for water storage, food tiers, and urban resilience.
#745: The Tech of Survival: Why Cell Broadcast Beats the App
Explore why emergency alerts work even when networks jam and how cell broadcast technology bypasses congestion to save lives in a crisis.
#691: The Long Alert: Survival Strategies for Sustained Conflict
As regional tensions rise, Herman and Corn discuss shifting from short-term survival to long-term sustainment and managing "alarm fatigue."
#612: The Three-Second Rule for First Aid Kits
Stop using peroxide! Herman and Corn break down the 2025 first aid essentials every family needs and how to keep your kit from expiring.
#542: The Orchestrated Chaos of Emergency Dispatch
Explore the high-stakes world of emergency dispatch, from multi-monitor command centers to the psychology of staying calm under pressure.
#538: The Fire Extinguisher You Never Practice With
Is your extinguisher just a red paperweight? Herman and Corn break down sizing, fire blankets, and why you should never practice in the shower.
#457: Why a 90s Pager Beats Your Smartphone in an Emergency
Can your smartphone be trusted in a crisis? Explore why pagers and LoRa might be the ultimate "baby emergency" solution for parents.
#455: When Your Neighbor's Fire Is Your Fire
From smart sensors to the "tipping" trick for extinguishers, Herman and Corn break down how to survive a fire in a modern apartment building.
#431: The Confidence of a Good Light
Learn why a $150 flashlight is a vital tool, not a toy, and how advanced electronics and optics can save lives during a crisis.
#252: Why Your Mask Can't Stop a Fume
Learn how to choose the right respirator for woodworking, mold, and wildfire smoke in this deep dive into 3M filter systems and safety.
#249: The Paradox of the Emergency Battery
Learn how to choose and maintain the right portable power station for emergencies, from LFP battery tech to the 80/20 charging rule.
#242: Beyond the Bunker: How Governments Plan for the End
Explore the high-stakes world of national war gaming and the shift from "just-in-time" efficiency to "just-in-case" resilience.