<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What would possess humankind to kill so many people in wars?
<|assistant|>
Despite the diversity of human cultures, a universal pattern of violent conflicts and wars among nations has emerged throughout history. The causes of these conflicts and wars have varied, but have commonly been driven by rivalries between nations, perceived threats to security, desires for territory or resources, ethnic hatreds, and religious conflicts. These motivations have been strengthened or leveraged by other nations and groups that often seek to increase their power or dominion over other people or areas of land.