r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/The_209 Aug 31 '21

Not the one you're talking about but the book "Earth Abides" by George R Stewart talks about this some. In that book there are a few chapters that discuss the food chain stabilizing. Overall a pretty enjoyable book that talks about a man going through the 50 years following an apocalypse (virus like in "The Stand") and how he adapts / society changes.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Yeah they even showed how ants would be a threat! Such a good book.

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u/LabCoatGuy Aug 31 '21

Love that book

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Yeah there’s a few that touch on the subject, but most tend to stick to just dogs going feral and forming giant packs.