All the elements are out there to replace a system of societal organization that was invented when the abacus was high-tech. They just need a focus of vision to coalesce and finally we'll be able to change the world.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/23/antibiotic-resistant-diseases-pose-apocalyptic-threat-top-expert-says/
*Another failure in the capitalist system. We need a new model for managing research and resources. - Dan
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/23/british-scientists-announce-breakthrough-in-turning-dna-into-data-storage/