Foolestroupe nailed it , post 27 Dec 07- 09:16AM

Dictionaries give two meanings to civilized; one relating to technology, which seemed to be the intent of this thread, and the other:
the refinement of thought, manners, taste, the exercise of restraint and tolerance; to acquire the customs and amenities of a civil community. This the earlier meaning, beloved of dreamers.

Perhaps in a few thousand more years and with further evolution, but at its present developmental level the Human Species does not have the genetic construction necessary for overall civility, tolerance or cooperation.