From the World Wars to the current invasions of various countries in the world, humans have never shied away from war. In fact, it was war that encouraged us to develop rockets and missiles that later took us to space. It was war that allowed us to develop sonar technology that later helped us break through the limitations of everyday life—that is how, in fact, GPS came into existence.
So while there can be an argument about how much war has or hasn’t helped us, there’s always this question that needs to be answered: are we built to fight?
Is it Instinctual?
Whether or not you believe in the Darwinian ideal does not matter. Chimpanzees, like our ancestors, have as much a propensity to fight as the figures of Abel and Cain. In both accounts, we are built as beings who have an in-built knack for destruction. In fact, researchers will tell you that that’s not all—we also have a history of devouring each other, and that too, literally.
It would be safe to say that yes, we do have an instinctual desire to fight—there is something called a “fight or flight” instinct in all of us; it is naturally ingrained. But just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should.
Could it be Something Else?
While there’s no denying that it could be something else, we must really ask ourselves this: are we as humans full of nothing but contempt for each other? Do we not believe in the power of love—or is kindness no longer a thing in our world?
None of that is true. Yes, we have fought with each other and continue to do so these days, but humans have also proved, over the years, that we are made of stronger elements. If there are oppressors amongst us, there are also rebels. If there are fascists among us, there are also those that resist. We are a mixed bag—and many of us realize that infighting has never helped us with anything.
So who does it help?
Think about it. Suppose you had an enemy who really wanted to defeat you, but all their attempts were thwarted because you put on a united front. In that case, what would they do? They could turn back and leave, but our collective enemies are not like that. They have had their eyes on us since forever. They benefit from our infighting because we become too busy caring about what’s going on out there.
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