It would seem important to divide this subject into two distinct categories.
The skill set required to live in the setting of no electricity as life existed before electricity became ubiquitous as a service to man that diminishes the need for backbreaking labor. Is this a realistic approach? In my estimation, that answer is unquestionably “Yes!” However, the challenge of such a change is significant and probably requires learning that skill set at an early age, studying the behavior patterns of the adults in their lives who practiced those skills for everyday life. Many of these skills have been listed here, so I’ll avoid redundancy.
The other skills required for living in the current environment of society requires the knowledge and ability to provide electricity on an individual basis thus maintaining the essential services required for life in our modern society.
This is, in my opinion a completely “doable” accomplishment. When one studies the accomplishments of Nicola Tesla, as well as learning how the production of electricity is accomplished at the individual level, I see this as a completely possible approach.
The real issue when comparing the two concepts is clearly one of personal choice.
Of course the compromise exists and that is what many of us are doing right now. We’re living in an agrarian setting, but utilizing the available electric energy to assist with the work required for safe, healthy operations of our place on earth.
Both approaches are capable of providing a self sufficient and comfortable lifestyle but wholly dependent on your own personal efforts.
In either scenario, happiness is available and can be achieved.
So in summary the skills you adopt will be those that create and support the lifestyle of your choosing. Both are good and will help you achieve independence in your life. May you be blessed with the choice that provides happiness and good health to you and your family.
