If we look at the destructive way in which humanity treats the environment, natural resources and itself, the future does not look rosy for the next generations. Climate change, wars, poverty and the manipulation of politics and the media are leading humanity straight towards the abyss. But all is not yet lost. A look into the past shows that numerous technological solutions are already on the table, we just have to make them usable for the future and be prepared to bring about change where the biggest obstructors are: in power, money and influence.