
Who are the people being held up as a demographic unto themselves who have tuned out all cognitive function for the last 18 months? The last decade?

Never very tolerant of this kind of utter lack of self-awareness or volition, I gravitate to the description I once read - lizard brain. Someone else with a different perspective will have to take on this particular population - the oblivious 8% while I enjoy my 6 pack.
There's nothing much to be gained from jumping down into the oily pit to try and engage.
I'll catch you later. This mood will pass.