DO you think its possible for humanity to become an interstellar civilization in 500 or 1000 years from now? Some people think we'll return to the stone ages before that happens. Returning to the stone age may be necessary to recognize our mistakes as a civilization and rise above them to become a far more technological society.

 

Before I read the post, I was going to reply that we'd destroy one another and go back to dark ages.

 

As much as I hate the concept of the UN, it will not happen without the resources of all mankind. Until we have one world government without corruption, it won't ever happen.

 

IMO the only way this happens is a revolutionary invention that makes it inexpensive and quick. If that invention happens, yes. If not, never. It doesn't matter how unified the world is if you're using rockets for anything beyond low Earth orbit you'll never see a mission to another star system.