Homo Semper Vivense, yes in the long run (pun intended:) , but even the step towards becoming much less tribal and ape like would already be very much appreciated:)_ So we must also know to how to make smarter choices. Choices (or culture if you prefer) that help(s) us get on to the next step of the evolutionary ladder.

As all matter (I love the borrowed from the stars part) represents yet unrealized future possibilities. I've defined human progress as: “our ability to create and maintain high levels of future uncertainty“. It kind of fits in nicely with the idea of one day perhaps our Extra Terrestrial Migration>>

https://gl-10190.medium.com/debunking-degrowth-part-ii-aded18d44652