The primitive origins of war

Despite all the achievements of mankind, as a species we present a paradox to future generations. One could question why humans—unarguably the “smartest” animal to inhabit the planet—would devote so many resources to destroying their own kind. Man is the only animal to have changed the environment to his needs, rather than just adapting to the constraints imposed by it. It is also the only animal to grasp the concept of delayed gratification: the concept of sacrificing now for greater benefit in the future.

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