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This is the place for discussing the potential collapse of modern civilization and the environment.

Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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How to Build an Electrically Heated Table? (solar.lowtechmagazine.com)

submitted 2 days ago by eleitl@lemm.ee to c/collapse@lemm.ee

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[–] Chef_Boyargee@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is essentially a kotatsu, yeah?

[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 days ago

For centuries, many cultures have used heated tables for thermal comfort in cold weather. Examples are the “kotatsu” in Japan, the “korsi” in the Middle East, and the “brasero de picon” in Spain. A heat source goes under a table, a blanket goes over it, and people slide their legs underneath. The micro-climate under the blanket keeps you comfortable, even though the space in which you find yourself is cold.

Yep.