Pockett Dessert! Where have you been? I am so glad to run into you on Medium AND to find this essay. Absolutely fantastic writing and subject. I am with you100%.
I don't know if you are inclined to do so. But. I think you should start a publication and seek essays, poems etc. on any of the 8 points under the highlighted part above. Plus the opportunity to suggest additions to the 8 you listed. Just a thought. I think it would be excellent. And very important.
So now I am going to go back and follow you. Hope its cool with you to reciprocate so we can ocassionally keep in touch. I want to read more from you!