How “Real” is the Y2K Problem?
Because most of the information about the Y2K problem is somewhat speculative, many people have become polarized in their reactions to it. On the one extreme are those who deny that it is other than a small “glitch” which will be quickly dealt with by the computer specialists. These individuals are sometimes called “Pollyannas” because they only see the good in everything. On the other extreme are those who speculate that the pervasive nature of the problem and the interconnectedness of the world (especially Western culture) will result in “The End Of The World As We Know It.” Some of these individuals propose moving out of the cities, storing enough food to last a year, buying generators and a large quantity of fuel, arming yourself to stop others from taking what you have, etc. This survivalist mentality is definitely at odds with the Biblical command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” A far better reaction is one of informed awareness, and is the one which I will present here. One
