The generation now alive, and our grandchildren, are the most important generations EVER to walk the surface of the earth. We are the generations that will determine whether we make the transition from a type 0 to a type 1 civilization… Or… we destroy ourselves because of our arrogance and our abundance.
~ Dr. Michio Kaku
We are on the cusp of greatness while nearly falling into extinction which I think is what's going to happen
I don't think widespread colonization of space is going to be an option for my [step]childern who range from 24 to 39 years old. It may be an option for my grandchildren. Definitely for the generation following that -- assuming we aren't in some dystopian detour in the meantime.
I'm not sure what to expect in the future. There's a part of me that's skeptical, as well as a part that's hopeful. I "hope" the hopeful part wins out, though.