There is a far cry from being a god and being able to advance technologically.
Someone born in 1885 and who lived 100 years may have said just what you did in 1900 about man flying in the air with machines. And then get blown away in 1969 when Man landed on the Moon.
There are certain things which will always be beyond our capabilities.
When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.“ - Benjamin Franklin.
“When people get used to preferential treatment equal treatment seems like discrimination.” - Thomas Sowell