Not Utopianism. Technology simply solves problems which are inevitable. It’s problems and solutions forever my friend.
I am surprised I have to spell this out, HN doesn't seem to represent the levels of rigor I have come to expect.
I am surprised I have to explain good faith discussion to you, something I assumed was part of our culture here.
The thing I believe you're missing is that new knowledge gained by solving one problem also solves many other future problems. But because some problems are so big (massive suffering and extinction), and there are infinitely many of them, the only game in town is to make progress as quickly as possible. Otherwise we're just waiting around to be obliterated.
Anyhow, maybe you will find this point of view enlightening. If you have 30 minutes it just might broaden your perspective. I would welcome your thoughts in response: https://youtu.be/01C3a4fL1m0