Violence has been a driving force behind change for the entirety of human history. Civilizations, religions, and even entire cultures have risen and fallen with the beat of the drums of war. In the present however, with the Dark Ages far behind, and humanity's feet firmly planted in the Age of Information, is it not time mankind begins to question its lust for conquest? Alan Brien once declared, "Violence is the repartee of the illiterate." As far as humanity has advanced, it is ridiculous that they must still struggle with their petty squabbles instead of realizing a common goal. If humankind would pool its resources and cooperate, what would be achieved is unimaginable. In the coming centuries, humanity must either abandon its collective
