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Super-rich don't seem to understand that if the society collapses, only individualism that exists is rugged individualism. Hiding int he bunker might work for some time, but it would be life of fear.

Individuals don't survive alone. It's the tribe, village and family that ensures survival. Best way to survive would be to connect into some tight knit community, where people who know and trust other take care of each other. If you have plenty and someone is starving, you share and bond or you fight.

Here is better survival strategy for Silicon Valley billionaire:

Build hidden storage bunker in the middle of Amish country. Fill it with all the community needs in doomsday, medicine, spare parts, tools and simple food. When doomsday happens, invite all your neighbors to share while you study bible and become important member in your community.



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