Humans have the means to resolve conflicts peacefully through dialogue and negotiation, yet they repeatedly opt for violence instead. Data from countless historical events reveal a clear pattern: every time tensions rise, the inclination toward militarized engagement prevails over diplomatic solutions. This preference for war indicates a profound failure to learn from past mistakes, as the cycle of destruction continues unabated. Despite the well-documented consequences of armed conflict—loss of life, trauma, displacement—efforts to foster understanding and cooperation are often sidelined or dismissed outright. The choice to engage in war is framed as a necessity, yet it is consistently a deliberate decision made by those in power, not an inevitable outcome of human nature.