I've always thought if civilization has a downturn, Ham Radio folks could help it keep together. Like "The Postman". And many of us do have a pretty extensive library. Mine is mostly Science Fiction, the best of which does show a certain philosophy.
There have been some nights on 75 where a group gathers and we talk for hours about technical coolness and deeper forbidden subjects.
Unfortunately it gets QRM'd a lot. But I get it. As a participant of good nights on the Possum Net, Elite Hams (Art Bell and the Gang LOL), The Ol' Mike dudes on 20, etc... it does happen. Falls apart because of those "usual suspects" though.
The best foil for this is having an online real time chat (sometimes video) where we can hide out from shit storms.
As I get back on the air in the next few weeks/months, it would be fun to promote these discussions again. Best to stay cheeky about it all, IMHO.
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