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In a city where artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize everything from grocery shopping to pet care, one question looms larger than the latest tech trend: What happens when we forget the lessons of humanity in the quest for efficiency? As our screens flash with notifications, a local philosopher and self-proclaimed ethical warrior, Mr. Raf, urges us to reflect on the often-ignored costs of conflict — both in the battlefield and in our evolving digital landscape.

“War, like a poorly programmed AI, often leads to catastrophic outcomes,” Raf quipped during a recent lecture. “Blood is not even useful for making mud. It’s just messy!”

In the annals of history, war has always demanded a staggering price, and not just in dollars and cents. The most chilling aspect is the loss of human life. Each casualty in conflict is not merely a statistic; it represents a unique individual — someone with hopes, dreams, and loved ones. “When we wage war, we’re not just destroying buildings; we’re dismantling lives,” Raf stated, recalling the painful remnants of countless conflicts.

According to the World Health Organization, wars claim tens of thousands of lives annually, and the toll is not limited to soldiers. Civilians — those who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time — find themselves swept into the storm. “Imagine being at a family picnic and having it interrupted by artillery fire. That’s no way to spend a Saturday!” Raf remarked dryly, emphasizing the absurdity of violence amid humanity’s gatherings.

But the scars of war run deeper than........

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