Spoiler alert: It seems that even though the answer is yes to both of the above, there is still a hope for us. If you make ’systems of power‘ totally transparent [so it is hard and/or obvious that if people „cheat“ they will be caught and subject to open punishment] and people powerful people are totally accountable and impacted for their actions .. yes, those right at the top, not ‚creeping out‘ the lower minions by being Big Brother .. spend your time and energy checking  up on the people who can make really big scores out of bad behaviour .. then we may just have a chance, albeit a tiny one, to evolve past our worst selves!