A state of near or total anarchy in Russia and most of the states of the former Soviet Union. Massive destruction in numerous developing and developed nations. The Unexamined Premise was and is the foundation of their thought and action. They failed and will continue to fail because of that fact. Reality doesn't give a damn.
Reality is what it is.
Whim, wish, feeling, opinion, and the writings of Government Bureaucrats are of no consequence to it. Whether or not mankind succeeds or fails, expands into the universe or becomes extinct does not matter to Reality. It only matters to us. If it does, take back the power you have given away. Take responsibility for the content of your mind, character, and life.