I believe the Qanaut post suggested gathering together in your local community to tackle water filtration issues and community gardening. I don't believe he was suggesting any of these people do everything all on their own. Somehow the ideal of his post was muddied between learning how to be self sufficient and banding together with your community to tackle these bigger problems that are extraordinarily difficult on your own. I agree with both his post points. We need to organize into communities of common interest and purpose, but we must also learn to be more self sufficient to tackle other obstacles all on our own. Many of us are introverts and/or fairly self sufficient and used to doing things alone, or perhaps I am simply projecting. Ultimately, independence requires skills that many do not have, but can take the time to learn. Becoming involved with local like minded individuals can increase your quality of life and allow people to continue specializing in small areas of skills, while relying on community members to support the gaps in your skills or knowledge. At least that is what I got out of his post.