All I’m saying is that we ought to make a conscious effort to build the world that is more aligned with the world we’d like to explain to our kids.

I think stories that describe better possibilities than what we have are useful cognitive and social tools.

Yes, but I'm not sure that the job is to 'change the world' - I don't want to fend off those who think they know what I need. I think it's more about changing oneself to align with what one finds here, whilst trying to remain true to oneself.

That's a good way to look at it. However, our actions influence (even if infinitesimal) the direction of the world around us, so the consequences of our choices are worth some thought.