The future is probably an impending train wreck. But if we can save the train, then it'll grow wings and fly up into space while lightning flashes in the background and Dragonforce play a song about fiery battlefields or something. We're all stuck on the train anyway, so saving it is worth a shot.

I hate to see smart people who give a shit losing to despair. This is still the most important problem and you can still contribute to fixing it.

TL;DR: I want to give you a hug.