Are we losing our basic survival skills?
02 November 2025

Are we losing our basic survival skills?

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According to a new Pew Research Center study, there is a near-universal confidence among U.S. adults in their ability to perform basic wound care (94%), yet the daunting task of repairing a car engine is something only 29% would attempt. It begs the question: how many people truly can?