That said technological innovation can also be a bitch.

Scary, destabilizing, dangerous, even deadly for humankind if not managed carefully and thoughtfully. (See Nuclear Energy,, AI, Bio/nanotech, Climate engineering)

Technological progress in order to become material progress must be always accompanied by a broad spiritual and intellectual evolution of our specie. Awareness and prudence are paramount on the frontiers of science. As well as widespread education among its users.

Civilization is not only a function of technology.