Quantummist, i agree with you... your ideas are very good, but im sorry to say that its too late.
Mankind will destroy itself not much far in the future. Wars, diseases, hunger, and so will do it. And, if not, there is always some ecological catastrophes just waiting its right time to happen...
I dont want to sound pessimist... but its the true. Sad but true. We are living the calm before the storm, mark my words. Soon this peace will end, and the whole world will suffer... Enjoy the peace while you can, because the future is dark...
I hope im wrong, but i fear im right...

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,
Et lux perpetua luceat eis.