In recent developments that sound ripped from the pages of science fiction, there's been a surge in the construction and purchase of luxury doomsday shelters, with billionaires such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates among the wealthy people engaging in what some are calling a “buying frenzy.”
The fortified bunkers, once the domain of Cold War era fears, have been repurposed into lavish survival condos, equipped with amenities ranging from pools, games and entertainment systems to gyms and spas, signaling a growing concern among the ultra-wealthy about potential global catastrophes.
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Notable figures like Zuckerberg have invested heavily in these shelters, with the Meta Platforms Inc. CEO reportedly building a $100 million underground bunker on his island property in Hawaii. This revelation has seemingly opened the floodgates, with companies specializing in apocalypse readiness witnessing unprecedented demand from the world’s wealthiest people.
Ron Hubbard, CEO of Texas-based Atlas Survival Shelters, told the Hollywood Reporter, “World War III seems like it’s coming." Hubbard said the news of Zuckerberg's Hawaii shelter has sparked what can only be described as a “buying frenzy” among the super-rich for doomsday shelters.
These bunkers are no ordinary safe havens. They boast features that seem to blend luxury with an almost dystopian level of security.
Strategically Armored and Fortified Environments Inc. Founder and President Al Corbi told The Hollywood Reporter that one ongoing build involves a fortresslike structure accessible only via a movable bridge, surrounded by a moat filled with flammable liquid that can be ignited to create a “ring of fire.” Defenses also include water cannons capable of downing aircraft, flamethrowers, steel walls that can seal off the compound and a gassing system for extreme measures. The attention to detail extends to ensuring long-term survivability, with facilities such as mini-medical centers equipped with operating tables and a comprehensive supply of medications.
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Zuckerberg’s endeavors in Hawaii have also drawn attention, with reports of a sprawling $270 million project that includes a 5,000-square-foot underground shelter, self-sustaining energy and food supplies and luxury amenities like treehouses connected by rope bridges. This ambitious project reflects a broader trend among billionaires, who appear inclined to invest in their survival in the face of potential global calamities. However, these undertakings have not been without controversy, particularly regarding their impact on local communities and the environment.
The underlying rationale for these extreme measures seems to be a mix of existential fear and a desire for self-preservation in the face of potential global catastrophes. The dialogue among the ultra-rich often revolves around how to maintain control over their security forces post-catastrophe, with solutions ranging from special combination locks on food supplies to the development of robots for protection and labor, underscoring anxiety about the future and a willingness to go to great lengths to safeguard their interests.
Zuckerberg isn't the only notable name preparing for the end of the world. Kim Kardashian, Tom Cruise, Shaquille O'Neal and Gates are among some of the ultra-wealthy reportedly building doomsday shelters. Gates, for example, is rumored to have an apocalypse bunker underneath all eight of his homes.
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