"...the walls and barriers are too much to overcome for just me."
You are not alone. I reckon we all feel like that.
may be similar to the #humanvote idea. Dunno. You'd have to ask
about it. There is a sizable group forming up around the #informationwar tag. Seems to be growing still.
even set up a discord.
Do not be discouraged. As you point out, we mere human trifles are incapable of seeing into crystal balls much, and the smallest thing can change everything.
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