You don't sound like someone who has traveled a lot. I would encourage you to digital nomad in different countries for 2-3 months at a time (most countries will

You don't sound like someone who has traveled a lot. I would encourage you to digital nomad in different countries for 2-3 months at a time (most countries will let Americans stay 3 months at a time). There is understanding to be gained that can only be gained through experience. There is great divide between civility (you are part of a culture because of your values) and ethnicity (you are part of a culture because you share a history with other people from that culture -- your parents were that culture). There is a great divide between high trust and low trust societies. There is a great divide between rich and poor. There is a great divide between liberalism and authoritarianism. (mostly) Functioning institutions in a high trust, rich, liberal, civil society, which America, particularly educated America, is, is an oxygen you don't know you are breathing. A little travel will let you be a little asphyxiated and therefore more appreciative of American institutions and culture. It will also show you that America is definitely in decline and that American exceptionalism is ridiculous. San Francisco is a horrible city compared to many abroad.