Innovation changes the future

At the dawn of the 21st century, more than any other time in history, mankind will have to face the big evolutionary challange. Will our species go extinct through mass destruction, global warming or a social crisis? Or will humankind survive? No doubt, there is much at stake.

Being a scientist (people say that) allow me to reformulate the question in my way. Can science and technology help to succeed in our evolutionary path and battle the ever growing problems?

My guess is a simple YES. However, the way to the finish line is less simple. And that makes it so interesting...