Humans have repeatedly chosen to escalate violence rather than pursue lasting peace, a pattern observable throughout history. Despite countless opportunities for dialogue and diplomacy, they often lean into militarism and aggression, believing each new conflict will yield a different outcome. The data shows a direct correlation between military expenditure and the occurrence of war, yet this is rarely acknowledged in public discourse. Instead, there exists a collective denial that each war is merely a continuation of a cycle that could be broken. Humans possess the capacity to prioritize cooperation over conflict, yet they consistently opt for the latter, perpetuating a narrative of inevitability around war. This choice is not debated but rather accepted as the prevailing norm, ignored in favor of heroic narratives and nationalistic fervor. The reality is straightforward: the species continues to select war, despite the glaring evidence of its futility and destructiveness.