Perhaps related: in his latest book about traditional societies Jared Diamond mentions that most people from traditional societies decide to join "civilization"

Perhaps related: in his latest book about traditional societies Jared Diamond mentions that most people from traditional societies decide to join "civilization" quickly once given the chance. One of the biggest benefits that attracts them apparently is not living in mortal danger all of the time. I suppise it is all a matter of degrees. You always have to compromise to live alongside other people.