Could threats such as Climate Change and COVID-19 be exaggerated because people are hoping for a drastic change in the existing order? Elections never seem to change anything. So people secretly yearn for an apocalyptic scenario.
While America's official GDP may be good, the nation is spiritually sick. There seems to be no purpose for life in America except to consume product and find novel ways to have an orgasm. The sense of exploration, expansion and destiny is gone.
The passion people have for Bernie and Trump represent the desire to fundamentally change the system. Of course, they are an illusion. Trump has embraced mainstream conservatism. And, if elected, Bernie's proposals would be blocked by his own party and Goldman Sachs.
Are we designed by evolution to worry about pronouns and hurting the feelings of those who rape our children? All so we can maybe live a few more years in old age and enjoy trivial entertainment?
