Signs of the Stupocalypse Part I

Reality TV may have finally contributed to society. Ice skates in hell are at an all time high, while pork bellies are down.

In a brilliant move, a new series is coming that is showing families how to deal with tough times. Downsized, a new show on WE, we get to follow a family who went from $1.5 million to selling off personal possessions to make rent. This is great for a couple of reasons. If they succeed then there is a life lesson for millions of people. If they fail, the same lessons are there. These people will be the first in a long public downsizing as Americans come to grips with the problems we face, economically and socially. As a stark contrast, watch Hoarders or The Biggest Loser to see the result of our bloated and wasteful ways.

A huge power shift is going to come while the economy stabilizes and hopefully begins to come back. Wastefulness will no longer be chic, and creativity and hard work will divide the long term winners from the losers. The geek shall inherit the earth. That's our silver lining, but the journey we take will be a tough one. There is more to this than learning how to clip coupons and recycle leftovers. This is an attitude adjustment, long overdue. With a little humility and eye opening, we will get through.