Episode 1322 • • 7:24 - 10:17
1322: Dark Fate
Community Mutual Aid, Technological Dependency and Gas Stoves
Community organizers used Telegram groups to coordinate food drop-offs and wellness checks for residents stranded in hotels and homes without power. Observations on modern technological dependency highlight that many residents did not realize gas stoves could be lit manually with a match during a power outage. Technical details regarding thermopiles in gas fireplaces explain how heat-generated current allows some appliances to function without external electricity.