@rbreich The alternative requires that more people step up to share in the work of running the social and organizational machinery. In fact, in repairing or replacing that social machinery, even building it from scratch. But whether they are too humble, intimidated, lazy, distracted, confused, or overwhelmed—something prevents them (us). Decades of complacency will take a lot of effort, dedication, and a similar length of time to reverse. Not a simple task!