That's a fair question and the answer is debatable. In some regards yes and in some no. But regardless of that we are exactly where we are (society and individuals) because of the choices we made. The universe and everything inside of it as been evolving since its inception and will continue to do so. That evolution while not always a straight line is how we move from a lower state to a higher state regardless of how pleasant or unpleasant we may find it. Cause and effect will always be at play.We've come a long way technology wise but are we closer to where we need to be as a society? Are we better than we were 2,000 years ago.