Geocentric Theory 2040

We develop civilization and explore the universe, but we are often like mayflies; we advocate peace and respond to crises, but we often enter war... Surface civilization, mantle civilization, core civilization, red star civilization, galactic black hole civilization... We are arrogant and humble, we are kind and kind, we pride ourselves on science but are superstitious about gods, we are ambitious but faltering, we press ahead but see the lights dim... Where will mankind go in the end? This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarity is purely coincidental and should not be imitated.