In your opinion, what was the largest mistake made in history?

Finding the one biggest error in history is, in my opinion, a difficult task because so many important choices and events have molded human civilization. One could counter that among the biggest errors of all time is the disastrous effects of colonialism and its lasting impact. Global communities have been deeply scarred by the centuries-long exploitation, uprooting, and enslavement of indigenous peoples throughout continents, coupled with cultural ruin and economic exploitation.

In addition, one of the biggest errors in history may have been the inability to stop the spread of WMDs and to stop catastrophic wars like World Wars I and II. These battles highlighted the grave repercussions of unbridled aggression and geopolitical tensions by causing unprecedented levels of human misery, fatalities, and massive destruction on a worldwide scale. Recognizing these historical errors, thinking about them, and working together to advance global peace, justice, and reconciliation are all necessary steps toward correcting them.