It's not so much that I am pessimistic, as I see what is happening as a necessary process. No pain, no gain.

Humanity is at the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end.

Yes, the medium has become the message, but that just goes to the levels of ignorance.

Which is why it will take a significant shock to get it through enough people's heads.

Those seeking to dominate will get caught in their own feedback loops. Currently enough people think that if they just play along, they are safe, but as the situation continues, ever more people will realize they too are expendable and know their only hope is to resist.

.https://medium.com/counterarts/why-the-feedback-loops-need-circuit-breakers-531d1ab0fe0f