Football analogy is probably actually pretty apt. You're playing a game where the vast majority don't get what they're hoping for, sacrificing opportunities alo

Football analogy is probably actually pretty apt. You're playing a game where the vast majority don't get what they're hoping for, sacrificing opportunities along the way, while a large percentage get sports related injuries. The opportunity cost and actual cost of football greatly outweigh the likely benefit. Yet still, people think that they are the exception, and that the bad things can't happen to them. I think that your latter point is fair, we do need people who are willing to challenge the squo, and we do need people with good ideas to try to make them realities. But going in blind doesn't help anyone, and ignoring the reality of the situation (which from your other comments, it doesn't seem like you're doing) doesn't let you think of potential solutions.