Is there any optimism to be had about the future here?

A Reddit user expresses deep pessimism about the future of humanity concerning artificial intelligence, feeling that society is "completely doomed." They note that many intelligent individuals perceive the current situation as "do or die," yet leadership seems unwilling to engage with this prospect. The user finds it difficult to envision a positive outcome, especially given the perceived lack of responsible leadership, and believes that potential political changes in 2029 would be too late in "AI years."