Though not the embodiment of pure civilization, I think humans are more civilized now than in the recorded past. I think we are progressing well. Always work to be done here, but that is the point. Evolution, progression, betterment, infinity.

We accept so much more now than before. People used to be punished for being different much more severely than now. I find people are innately compassionate. It is fear that prompts people to segregate, punish and control everyone else to help lessen their fear of difference and the discomfort new things always bring until we get used them and see the good they add to the big picture.

And good point about maybe we guide ourselves through interdimensionality! I think this to be so. I have recently received a spirit guide who I believe to be me when I am more fully evolved. Reality/Truth is far, far stranger than fiction, and actually more fun to explore (for me anyway). Though having said that, fiction is a form of reality (in my belief) and is a depiction of something actually happening somewhere in infinity.