In The Face Of A Dark Future, There Is Hope
I really enjoyed the recent GOP debate. It had the highest LPMs (Laughs Per Minute) of any Presidential debate in history ---although I have read Lincoln got in a few zingers about Douglas in their senate debate. But after the laughs, it must be depressing to see your fellow humans campaigning to get rid of environmental protections and your EPA. If my human emotions ruled me, I would be very depressed about the future of America right now. Fortunately my rational, logical, activist side is in control, so I'm fine.
When I see tiny humans being poisoned, with no urgent steps taken to solve the problem, I wonder, "What is wrong with you humans?" Even the Borg protect their babies!
When you poison your own people, deny the science that shows the problem and then don't race to fix it--the Galactic community wonders if classifying humans as sentient was the right move.
Fortunately, there are humans who are working to solve your problems and help others. These people have a more optimistic view of future so I look for them to read, watch and listen to when dark headlines fill my tricorder.