Book excerpt: In the first volume of his "Nonsense" Papers series, James W. Astrada explored the controversial discussion of extraterrestrial influence on the human species and planet Earth. Now, on the precipice of the Digital Age, humanity is evolving at an astonishing rate-but are we evolving quickly enough to be entrusted with our advances? As we face the estimate that the human population may swell to ten billion by 2050, we must demand debate on how this finite planet can handle humanity's uncontrolled growth. This second installment of Astrada's series continues to focus on humanity's perilous journey to connect with the power cosmic and abandon our primitive and ignorant beliefs of the paranormal and the mystic. It also looks at the origins of humanity, Darwinism, geo-engineering, the dangers inherent as humans try to "control" the weather, and more. The race is on for the individual to ascend this reality we live in, to finally reconnect with the galactic families of sentient beings that await us if we try to master our humanity and all of its obstacles. Are we the greatest threat to our own existence? Are we ready for contact from another world?