> People are now looking into the future and the only apparent path forward involves a decline in that quality of life. I'm not sure I could agree with that st

> People are now looking into the future and the only apparent path forward involves a decline in that quality of life. I'm not sure I could agree with that statement. Regarding global warming, sure, although we can't be certain to what degree. But many other aspects, such as treatment options, simply weren't available before - and for sure many other will appear (as will new diseases, but still...).