This will be after they learn how to organize a fire drill.
They aren't stupid. They have had an unfortunate history but they work hard and their goal is not beyond the pale. One thing for sure is that if we continue to sit on our country estates they will eventually overtake us and move beyond. When they get into space, they won't look back to see if they need to slow up to wait for us; they will be at full throttle and we will never catch up.