negativity
We can solve the problems that we face. We have solutions and we know what they are.
But the solutions require devolution of power, which will never happen. Those with power won't willingly relinquish it, even though they understand perfectly that doing so is the only path through this mess.
The tragedy of this moment is that power knows what's happening, why, and what to do about it, but chooses to do nothing anyway.
Not flight or fight. Just freeze. Societal paralysis.