In online “prepper” communities – where people discuss ways to prepare for potential emergencies and disruptions – members often jokingly refer to their “zombie apocalypse” skills.
These are the capabilities they would bring to catastrophic or post-apocalyptic worlds, where the demands of today’s job market suddenly matter less. Participants ask questions and exchange tips, debate ethical scenarios, and support those increasingly anxious about shortages, instability or the prospect of civil unrest.