My Marvelous Friend, Steve G., asked A.I.’s Chat GBT about the Causes of War. By Gene W. Edwards. Posted 11/5/2023.

Chat GBT said:
1. Biological and Evolutionary Causes:
• Genetic Predisposition: Some theories suggest that humans might have a genetic predisposition towards aggression, which was beneficial for survival and reproduction in our ancestral environments.
• Evolutionary Psychology: From an evolutionary perspective, aggression and the ability to wage war might have provided advantages in terms of resource acquisition, protection, and reproductive success.
2. Environmental Causes:
• Resource Scarcity: Competition for limited resources (like water, food, and territory) can lead to conflicts and wars.
• Population Pressure: Overpopulation and the resulting strain on resources can lead to internal and external conflicts.
3. Cultural and Societal Causes:
• Cultural Norms: Some cultures might have norms that glorify war and aggression.
• Religious Beliefs: Wars have been fought over religious differences or to propagate a particular religious belief.
• Nationalism: Intense pride and loyalty to one’s nation can lead to conflicts with other nations.
• Economic Systems: The desire to propagate or defend a particular economic system (e.g., capitalism vs. communism) has been a cause of wars.
4. Psychological Causes:
• Fear: Nations might go to war out of fear of another nation’s intentions or capabilities.
• Honor: Wars have been fought to defend a nation’s honor or to redress perceived slights.
• Prestige: The desire for international…