The core problem is propaganda using lies for power, no accountability. Social media makes control of thought cheap, even profitable. FUD assists ad exposure so profits. Power and control narcissists use what works so drill baby drill solves all… Chin is moving 180 degrees from this , the largest solar, wind, grid battery hydro and nuclear projects are in China, the highest of EV as well.
Unless American choose to ignore social media driven by software algorithms that exploit them in favor of billionaires like Musk, Thiel …. We. Are stuck.