The Human Drift

"The Human Drift" by Jack London is a deep look into why people move and survive, probably from the early 1900s. This writing looks at how people moved across time because they needed food, discussing how civilizations grew and failed and also criticizing how destructive humans can be. The story starts by looking at the basic reasons behind human movement, comparing it to animals looking for food. London points out that moving around has shaped how humans have grown and how societies have developed, leading to stronger groups conquering and pushing out weaker ones. He talks about different times when people moved in history, showing that the need for food and staying alive is behind much of the violence in human history. The writing strongly shows the struggle to exist and suggests these patterns still happen today, hinting at the repeating cycles of population growth and conflict that define human history.