Werner Herzog imagines a 3 week long power cut in London

The transcript explores the transition from adolescence to intellectual awakening, the experience of earning money as a ballboy to buy a book, and the enduring impact of Neolithic themes. It imagines the consequences of a prolonged blackout in a major city, emphasizing the need for primitive survival skills. The narrative concludes with a discussion on the importance of learning basic skills like milking a cow.

What does the speaker associate with adolescence?

• A time of physical growth

• An intellectual awakening

• A period of financial independence

• A phase of social isolation

What scenario does the speaker describe to highlight the importance of survival skills?

• A financial crisis

• A technological breakthrough

• A natural disaster

• A prolonged blackout

According to the speaker, what would be a major challenge during a blackout?

• Communicating with others

• Accessing gasoline

• Cooking food

• Finding shelter

What skill does the speaker emphasize as important for a 'real man' to know?

• Fishing

• Milking a cow

• Hunting

• Building a shelter

What does the speaker say about the difficulty of milking a cow?

• It's simple but physically demanding

• It's a complex and intricate process

• It's easy and requires no effort

• It's unnecessary in modern times