[ExI] emp again

[spike]

It's been about five years since we discussed electromagnetic pulse.  Have
we any EMP hipsters who are keeping up with the current thinking on that
topic?  If so, here's why I ask.  We are trying to decide what skills are
relevant to teach a kindergartner.  Most arithmetic is good for training the
mind in logic, but not worth mastering, for we have cell phones that can do
arithmetic.  Last I heard, an EMP would take out wire based communications
and cell phone towers but not the cell phones themselves.  They would still
be stand-alone computers, which could easily be charged with pedal-driven
electricity.  Last I heard, the prevailing opinion was the cell phones would
likely survive an EMP if the prole is not talking on it at the time.  Does
that sound right?  Source?

 

spike

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