Advances in technology can be empowering, progressive and enriching. History has shown this across civilisations and societies. But it has also shown, and the present and future will continue to show, that it is foolish, risky, flawed and folly without us raising our individual and collective consciousness and mindfulness to accompany it - to ensure we use it shrewdly, kindly and wisely.

All the tools, techniques and technology in the world are nothing without the head, heart and hands to use them wisely, kindly and mindfully

Despite all our amazing ability, ingenuity, technology and industry humans are the one species who have not mastered the art of simplicity.

With our advances in technology and obsession with business cost efficiency - yet lack of deep dialogue, empathy and strategy - can anyone tell me what the role of the human being will be by mid 21st Century?

There's little value in advancing technology if our consciousness, compassion, conversation and cooperation is regressing.

Technology and innovation may aid, speed, support and even prolong the human race - but only love and compassion can save it.