Dear Eric, The world could fall to pieces with no notice. Imagine the nations sizzling under bombs big as buildings, or submission and blood become the whole of politics. Picture some bastard microbe creeping amongst the billions dispelling ease. Personal life, too, can come apart in disaster. Awful car wrecks and stupid accidents will happen no matter what. You might be the one to mishandle a chainsaw or powerline. A hellbent vengeful hoodlum in some cheap and raucous bar might knife you by mistake. Our advice is limited but wholesome. Don't go anywhere in your car. Keep low when you walk and stay close to cellars and holes. Sterilize your food. Better yet, pack your car with gauze, climb in, have it lowered to the bottom of a hole. Wait there till you hear from us. The Wise