In the first twenty years of the 21st century, our solar system confirmed a true exception, far removed from the idea of a general model for other stars. Here on Earth, macro-engineering has gained ground with great proposals that bring hope for a better world, although there are doubts about the real objectives of the Great Power to materialize them. Meanwhile, the Middle East remains a conflict zone, with Israel in a constant state of alert and its savants with busy minds devising means of defense. In this Issue, analyze the three approaches to the dilemma of the human condition.