Will technological advances bring riches and happiness to humanity? Is it possible for humankind to overcome the fury nature can unleash through the utilization of technology?

The earthquake and tsunami of March 11 splintered and smashed many man-made structures, reducing them to kindling and rubble. Massive nuclear power plants, which had been held up as a ‘safe’ way to generate cheap electricity, have proved little match for the awesome power of nature; the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant continues to spew radiation.