Using fictional metaphor (like zombie lore) and historical events to facilitate discourse around large-scale problem-solving, Brooks explores new ways to attack old problems as well as new concerns. On stage, as in his writing, Brooks tackles the tougher questions—what are the threads that hold society together, and what’s really at stake when those threads are stressed, loosed, or torn? From the basic responsibilities of civilians and corporations to the over-arching role of government and the military, Brooks sheds light on what each of these entities can—and should—be prepared to do not only to survive, but to thrive in the face of real-world threats, disasters, and...