End of days: Three Exit Strategies for the Post-Apocalypse

Since human beings have been conscious of their own existence, they've been aware of their mortality and the fragility therein. There's no doubt that we have a facscination with our own mass exctinction—from popular cutlure to literature and the sciences—the apocalypse is almost part of the daily lexicon.

So what if it actually happened? If humankind doesn't find a way to make the earth inhospitable for life through global warming, or deforestation, or manufacturing super diseases, or if in actuality zombies actually do exist, without a doubt I'd fight my way to the very end for myself and my loved ones. Here are three decently viable exit strategies for surviving into the post-apocalypse.

Option 1: Life on Mars

If and only if we aren't extinct by that time, or the apocalypse hasn't occurred yet, the ability to colonize Mars could be salvation for those prepared to leave behind their Earthly terrestrial comforts. Researchers are already looking into greenhouse options, how to produce oxygen and generally make the neighbouring planet hospitable to life. Not to mention the fact that Mars will be wifi-equipped throughout. Living on the big Red Rock might not be so bad so long as there's Netflix.

Option 2: Life Extension and/or Cryonic Preservation

If a zombie plague hasn't killed us yet, life extension no matter what will add years to life. For these researchers, age is seen as a curable disease, and that for only some species is aging actually coded in to our beings. Take turtles for instance; while they might get larger they do not exhibit weakness or diseases associated with age until they die, and they live astronomically long. Cryopreservation, an experiment over 60 years in the making, could allow people to suspend themselves with the hope that one day in the future (after all the apocalyptic stuff has gone down and we're in the clear) we'd be reanimated. This might be the best option for those too cowardly to fight the great battle, but aren't ready to die yet.

Option 3: Hard core Cybernetics

Zombies, mutants and other freaks of nature trying to hurt me and my family will get the bitter taste of metal with my cybernetic body mods. That's right. I'll be equipped and rigged up with the perfect blend of bionic enhancements and cognitive programs to help me outsmart any danger that threatens. My leg suit will allow me to crush the giant insects with little effort, and I'll be able to run at breakneck speeds. Most viable option if you're feeling bloodthirsty.

Humans do happen to be very resilient, especially considering how soft our flesh is and that our skeleton is stupidly on the inside of our bodies instead of providing natural armor. With all that said, the End of Days could possibly be something outside the parameters of our imagination, and even our own survival.