In 1906, Alfred Henry Lewis stated, “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Food is the main commodity we cannot live without. We’re physically and psychologically wired to respond strongly to hunger. In the event of major supply chain disruptions, whether those disruptions are caused by natural disasters, pandemics, cyberattacks, political upheaval, or war, the grocery store shelves could empty rapidly.
The phrase has been popularized in recent decades by food security experts and survivalists. But it is not just about doomsday scenarios; it is a call to understanding as to how fragile our food systems really are.
