The Next Apocalypse

The Art and Science of Survival

By: Chris Begley

Narrated by: Chris Begley, Keith Sellon-Wright

In this insightful book, an underwater archaeologist and survival coach shows how understanding the collapse of civilizations can help us prepare for a troubled future.

Pandemic, climate change, or war: our era is ripe with the odor of doomsday. In movies, books, and more, our imaginations run wild with visions of dreadful, abandoned cities and returning to the land in a desperate attempt at survival.

In The Next Apocalypse, archaeologist Chris Begley argues that we completely misunderstand how disaster works. Examining past collapses of civilizations, such as the Maya and Rome, he argues that these breakdowns are actually less about cataclysmic destruction than they are about long processes of change. In short: it’s what happens after the initial uproar that matters. Some people abandon their homes and neighbors; others band together to start anew. As we anticipate our own fate, Begley tells us that it was communities, not lone heroes, who survived past apocalypses—and who will survive the next.

Fusing archaeology, survivalism, and social criticism, The Next Apocalypse is an essential read for anxious times.

Critic reviews

“an insightful overview of the fantasies and realities of catastrophes . . . solid popular science.”—Kirkus

“Begley expertly explains how a doomsday can occur (and includes suggestions on short term survival) but goes easy on the doom, preferring knowledge and preparation over fear and panic.”—Booklist

“A calm, practical and fascinating look at the worst 'what if' scenario.”
—Tristan Gooley

What will the next apocalypse look like?

How about asking a wilderness survival instructor who is also an anthropologist and archaeologist? After listening to the audiobook I bought a hard copy. Perhaps a better format for a survival book

Well-researched, thoughtful, detailed

Fantastic book by a thoughtful author who has clearly researched the topic…and who is not afraid to call out the anti-science, religious zealots, and right-wing nutjobs who so often “contribute “ to this field. If you’re a MAGA or a Q-Anon bigot, you probably won’t enjoy this author’s point of view.

Worth the listen but be prepared for opinions.

Not what you think it is, but worth the listen. Mr. Begley mixes a great deal of history and science with some opinion. It identifies many of the false ideas of the next apocalypse and sheds light in what will probably happen.

Hope Through Knowledge and Preparation

Presented in clear, academic manner that I found clear and informative without negativity. Be informed and prepared will lead you through an apocalyptic event..Stay calm and live onward.

excellent

loved!!! it give you a new perspective on survival skills and concepts of a true apocalypse