[jberryman]

> Except for that virtually every single one of the biggest problems we face is a marketing problem, rather than an issue where we don't have the science or technology.

Interesting point, and I agree.

> if there's any hope of humanity making it through the next thousand years then it'll almost certainly be due to improvements in our ability to market things rather than new technology.

If by our ability you mean progressives/the left, then I agree. Surely marketing per se is at best a neutral force.