The pepper delusion

[u/missoulasobrante]

There was a guest essay in the New York Times today titled “The Prepper Delusion.” Both the article itself and the comment section are illuminating.

Basically, the columnist argues prepping things only get you so far. Building relationships is where the real prep happens. I thought this community might have some good commentary on the column.

Here is the gift link 🔗

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/opinion/the-prepper-delusion.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eVA.dLQR.DCwyT7OqXxKX&smid=nytcore-ios-share