Fortunately, it is happening right now.
Unfortunately all the structure we use to live day to day is also going to collapse. The banking system gone (your CC will stop working) Most govern-cement services, gone.
Shooting in the streets. Food disruptions…
But, we will probably see flying cars in our lifetime, along with this.
RE: Lithium, You Won't Be Able To Give the Stuff Away In a Few Years.