> What I see as critically important, as absolutely key to a vital, alive civilization is progress & exploration ... Which future? Any of them, all of them. Ag

> What I see as critically important, as absolutely key to a vital, alive civilization is progress & exploration ... Which future? Any of them, all of them. Agreed. I don't like to live in the country of giants because their sheer scale means they end up crushing the delicate innovation that sprouts up around them, usually more out of indifference than actual malice. Depending on your predilections you can pledge fealty or fight them but it's also reasonable to find the niches where the giants don't fit and new ecosystems are able to flourish.