If we want to avoid catastrophe in the future then we should study how we treat other human beings? Historically, scientifically, experiencially, and spiritually.
My religion is to study the spiritual aspects of humanity, and other animals. The spiritual aspects of humanity are of all the virtues; words of good character.
There is an aspect of being that goes beyond current definitions. Its not emotional, but leads to emotion. It is the hearts of creatures. Heart is a folk term for what we care about and do not care about. If we study our hearts and meditate upon what our hearts are telling us then that is more worthwhile then meditating upon the mind solely.
If we understood the human heart, the common and unique of it, then we can begin to help other people help themselves. Healing the hearts of mankind is probably the number 1 priority of mankind.