Technological innovation and scientific understanding have been the principle means of changing the course of human history, and such problems as those arising out of patriotism, religion,and culture are only "ideological veils" to obscure the fundamental importance of technology and science to the evolution of humanity. The history of all former cultures has been that of technological and scientific advancement. We must become "technology and science conscious" and recognize that these are the true underlying causes of all social ills and social progressions. We must recognize these underlying realities if we ever hope to have any control over our own future and that of humanity as a whole. Actively innovating and understanding rather than being blind to the notion of "discovery" or "exploration". We must harness progress and recognize its power to shape the lives of peoples all over the world. Nature has pointed the way we will inexorably go, the amelioration of the human condition, progress, etc. and indeed we will go. Even if we do not accept the notion, technological innovation and scientific understanding will drag us through, kicking and screaming, to the other side. We can not predict the way clearly but we may see a little down the road of progress, occasionally out to the horizon. Continuing on in blindness is foolish but refusing to go on is quite literally inhumane.
