This document discusses the failures in addressing past epidemics like SARS and MERS that contributed to the spread of COVID-19. It argues that governments and industries prioritized other areas like cancer research and extending lifespan over researching epidemic diseases. This left few experienced researchers behind to confront new diseases rapidly. It also criticizes overpopulation, urbanization, and a reliance on experienced employees rather than training new graduates. The document warns that if we do not learn from past mistakes and find cures for animal-borne diseases, future pandemics may be even more severe.