alt Hacker NewsOk, poof. Now everyone knows how to hunt, farm, and cook.
What problem does this solve? In the event of breakdown of society there is nowhere near enough game or arable land near, for example, New York City to prevent mass starvation if the supply chain breaks down totally.
This is a common prepper trope, but it doesn't make any sense.
The actual valuable skill is trade connections and community. A group of people you know and trust, and the ability to reach out and form mini supply chains.
I don't think that comment is advocating for most people to be able to do these things or stating that this is a problem.
In fact it says "This isn't a problem in practice though"