On the one hand, we are all healthier than we were and living longer. The number of people in severe poverty decreases all the time. Technology improves all the time. We now accept our responsibility to protect the natural world. And we will soon be moving out into space and founding colonies on other planets.
On the other hand, there is always the danger of a third World War, government agencies increase in power all the time, new diseases have appeared, fanaticism of all sorts seems to be increasing, and of course the whole planet may be destroyed by an asteroid.
Can we solve our problems and continue our journey into a better future? Or are we facing disaster? Tell us what you think our chances are. Are you hopeful or fearful? Or both? Bring your friends to discuss it.
IM Vulcan Viper if you have any ideas for new subjects.
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