Change happens all the time but its shaped by power, which the vast majority if individuals have very little of and seem to insist on never using. Collective empower is our only chance and everyone refuses to exercise it, at always have, so its really just the illusion of power.

Also, learned hopelessness comes from actual hopelessness. Just because you want to be hopeful doesn't mean there is any hope, you're just deluding yourself to protect your feelings.