Although humans and spiders are comparable in their evolution, a poem is something entirely different from a spider's web. How did humans come into being, and why does a species like ours exist on this planet? Do we have a special place, indeed a purpose in the universe? And: Does humanity have a future? By now, we know enough about the universe and ourselves to answer questions about our position in the universe and the significance of intelligent life in a systematic and verifiable way. The era of humanity began with its evolution and progressed into prehistory, then into recorded history. The decisive factor was the social conquest of the Earth. More than ever before, history now lies in our hands. Are we in the process of eliminating evolution by creating a human that aligns with our desires?.