Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

On October 4, Dan independently develops an irrigation system to sustain the garden. Per Mostar’s advice, he has devoted himself to studying the house’s electronic systems so that he can better learn how to modify them. Mostar harvests fruit from the nearby trees, placing Kate in charge of tending the garden, which requires studying plants and herbs.

At some point that day, Tony leaves Greenloop, unnoticed, in his car. Kate suspects that he’s trying to scout the roads to see if they’re passable yet. To console herself over the absence of Tony’s grounding voice, she listens to the radio, which reveals the extent of the unrest and destruction taking place throughout the region. Kate is overwhelmed not only by the news of casualties but also by the descriptions of how complex systems allow such destruction to happen. In some cases, misinformation leads to more paranoia and violence.

In his interview, Frank points out that many people are generally unprepared for disaster, partly because they rely on systems of convenience to cater to their needs when those needs become urgent. However, the development of these systems focused only on enhancing their efficiency without creating a contingency plan in the event of their collapse.