I hope the technological leaps help us ultimately to become better stewards of the planet.
The 99.99% of the planet that isn't the surface bio film rejects this unwarranted arrogance ;-)
In other news, Terry Bisson's 1990 story "They're Made Out of Meat" has a similar take.
All technology can be used for good or used for evil depending on who is using it and how. From fire to internal combustion engines to nuclear energy.
I hope the technological leaps help us ultimately to become better stewards of the planet.