Well, let's be honest, the wishful thinking is helped along by the media and all our institutions trying to lull us into complacency. It's hard to combat that because it's a lot easier to be complacent and the powers that be know that.

Thank you for reading and commenting. I am so sorry human progress has led us to this point where what it seems we must focus on is how to protect ourselves (if possible). So much for that rising tide lifting all our boats.