🚨We have a history of ignoring warnings, from the RMS Titanic to terrorist attacks.
💡The threat of a prolonged blackout is real and could have severe consequences.
💥There are four potential causes: cyber attacks, solar weather, electromagnetic pulse attacks, and physical attacks on critical transformers.
🛡️Protecting the electrical grid is feasible and cost-effective.
🌍The responsibility lies with all of us to raise awareness and take action.
What are the potential consequences of a prolonged blackout?
—A blackout could lead to a breakdown of societal order, scarcity of essential resources, and a collapse of critical infrastructure.
Why haven't we taken action to protect the electrical grid?
—There are challenges in mustering political and financial capital, as well as the lack of media attention to this issue.
How much would it cost to protect the grid?
—Estimates range from $2-4 billion, which is a small investment considering the potential damage and loss caused by a blackout.
Who is responsible for protecting the grid?
—Protecting the grid requires collaboration between government agencies, regulatory bodies, and utilities. It is a collective responsibility.
What can individuals do to help?
—By raising awareness, advocating for action, and supporting organizations and initiatives focused on grid security, individuals can contribute to the solution.
00:07We have a history of not listening to warnings, with devastating consequences.
01:30Examples include the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the financial crisis.
02:54There are four potential causes of a prolonged blackout: cyber attacks, solar weather, electromagnetic pulse attacks, and physical attacks on critical transformers.
05:50Protecting the grid is feasible and cost-effective.
13:20Awareness and collective action are crucial to addressing this issue.
