There is no doubt that electricity permeates every aspect of our lives without exaggeration. As you can see by looking around you, many things around you use electricity in one form or another, whether they are powered by mains electricity or by batteries.
Many jobs could do without it. For example, it powers many medical devices that save lives today and every day. It is also necessary for most machines in manufacturing to function. And even architects and office workers cannot do without it today.
But its usefulness is far from ending in employment. Take, for example, streetlights. Thanks to streetlights, we can walk down the street in the dark without bumping into anything. They also undoubtedly help us feel safer.
At home, we use them to turn on lights, boil water, and chill and freeze food to keep it fresh longer. Not to mention powering cell phones, routers, and many other devices. However,
all this raises the question: are we too dependent on electricity? For although the possibility is small, there is always the risk of long-term power outages. In such cases, we often turn to relatives and acquaintances for help. But what if the blackout were to be widespread, even worldwide? Would we be able to get by without electricity?
The answer is yes, though. Certainly, as far as daily life is concerned, we could go back to hand washing and candlelight. With a gas stove and oven, cooking would be no problem. But there would be difficulties with food supplies, especially those imported from afar. Also, in hospitals, people who should be able to live for years may die.
Fortunately, the likelihood of such a scenario is now very low. Still, it is definitely a good idea to be aware of this and to try to find ways to survive without it if necessary. After all, you never know when it might be useful.