I try to avoid grounding my world view on fundamental misunderstandings and misinformations.

given the fundamental nature of complex systems, I don't assume that it's possible to have large scale societies that are stable for long periods of time. And yes, that even includes ones built by you and or your favorite experts. And also yes, I still find your dream scenario to be uncompelling even if we try really really hard this time.

I don't trust people who are too concerned with saying the correct, acceptable thing.

when I listen to the political class describe how it's going to accomplish X, Y, or Z, the proposed plans universally sound about as well thought out and realistic as when Trump proposed sweeping the forests to prevent wild fires.