The basic thrust of TWD universe is that humans are the real problem and indeed it would seem (until the writers of the series deemed otherwise) the zeds were part of the background like trees. But the conflicts between human groups seemed forced and artificial given how thin surviving humans were on the ground, how plentiful the resourc…
The basic thrust of TWD universe is that humans are the real problem and indeed it would seem (until the writers of the series deemed otherwise) the zeds were part of the background like trees. But the conflicts between human groups seemed forced and artificial given how thin surviving humans were on the ground, how plentiful the resources left behind by a society that collapsed in a matter of weeks, and the fact that there was no competition for resources between people and the walking fertilizer of this world. I think the tendency of people in such circumstances would be not to wander (though some might just to see what became of that place just over that hill in the distance) but to settle in some safe seeming, defensible locale and try to recover some semblance of the lives they once knew. As to the rise of petty tyrants leading to anthill wars between communities - unless the tyrant wanna be has some special knowledge or can act through willing henchman as a gatekeeper to certain resources , I don't see how they obtain and wield power in a mostly empty world where everyone is armed and resources are everywhere for easy picking. True perishables are long gone but there is much still available for recovery and consumption. Indeed, on the scale of potential apocalypses - the zombie apocalypse should be at the easier end of the scale vs nuclear war or an asteroid impact. On the harder end - the impact of the event will wipe out huge volumes of resources as well as people (especially nuclear war in its full counter-force/counter-value form which is aimed at, in part, piles of resources we call "cities") . On the zed end - as depicted in the TWD tv series - society fell quickly - over a period of ~6wks - leading to a world emptied of people but with much of its physical infrastructure intact. So once you've survived the ZA event and gotten over the "ick" factor and have learned the rules of this new world -you should be in good shape. As long as you don't need a tooth extracted or an appendectomy. You'll be doing even better once you've found some people to join up with (preferably not led by a deputy sheriff from GA or a bargain basement Mussolini). People will be the most precious resource in the post ZA world as you try to fill in the gaps in knowledge and skills your community needs to have addressed. The person you turn away from the gate today (cause they look a little sketchy or cuz the script said so)- might be the dentist, doctor, or plumber you need tomorrow.
The basic thrust of TWD universe is that humans are the real problem and indeed it would seem (until the writers of the series deemed otherwise) the zeds were part of the background like trees. But the conflicts between human groups seemed forced and artificial given how thin surviving humans were on the ground, how plentiful the resources left behind by a society that collapsed in a matter of weeks, and the fact that there was no competition for resources between people and the walking fertilizer of this world. I think the tendency of people in such circumstances would be not to wander (though some might just to see what became of that place just over that hill in the distance) but to settle in some safe seeming, defensible locale and try to recover some semblance of the lives they once knew. As to the rise of petty tyrants leading to anthill wars between communities - unless the tyrant wanna be has some special knowledge or can act through willing henchman as a gatekeeper to certain resources , I don't see how they obtain and wield power in a mostly empty world where everyone is armed and resources are everywhere for easy picking. True perishables are long gone but there is much still available for recovery and consumption. Indeed, on the scale of potential apocalypses - the zombie apocalypse should be at the easier end of the scale vs nuclear war or an asteroid impact. On the harder end - the impact of the event will wipe out huge volumes of resources as well as people (especially nuclear war in its full counter-force/counter-value form which is aimed at, in part, piles of resources we call "cities") . On the zed end - as depicted in the TWD tv series - society fell quickly - over a period of ~6wks - leading to a world emptied of people but with much of its physical infrastructure intact. So once you've survived the ZA event and gotten over the "ick" factor and have learned the rules of this new world -you should be in good shape. As long as you don't need a tooth extracted or an appendectomy. You'll be doing even better once you've found some people to join up with (preferably not led by a deputy sheriff from GA or a bargain basement Mussolini). People will be the most precious resource in the post ZA world as you try to fill in the gaps in knowledge and skills your community needs to have addressed. The person you turn away from the gate today (cause they look a little sketchy or cuz the script said so)- might be the dentist, doctor, or plumber you need tomorrow.