Also worth noting that dystopian sci-fi isn't really a thought experiment. It's just a boring formula these days.
Kind of like news and social media rage baiting the world into self destruction?
I mean humankind has created immensely powerful technology, and we use it to show ads to each other. Why shouldn't we be depressed in general about this?
Exactly like this. I almost mentioned it. It's cheaper to sell fear than hope.