The non-stop, “never-seen-before” hurricanes of the last few weeks have given us a glimpse of what a climate-changed world will look like for humanity. If it seems like a scary vision, you should know that we’re only at the very beginning of this wild ride. Things are likely going to get harder. But what would it mean for us to deal effectively with the long-term planetary changes we’ve initiated? What would it look like if we could marshal our creativity to find a smooth landing for our cherished project of civilization?