Theory Design Lab/Prime Directive of the United Federation of Planets

United Federation of Planets
Assume there is something like the United Federation of Planets found in Star Trek movies. Assume further that the United Federation of Planets has a Prime Directive stating that full contact with civilizations unable to cope is prohibited.

Technological progress
In the current century humanity will make significant technological progress, which in some areas could almost be seen like receiving gifts from a more advanced society.