Whether you're riding the wave or gasping for air your current reality is already fading. Rather than inspire melancholy that should remind us to look to the future as that is where our next action takes place. History may contribute to the future but the 'game' is in the moment, shaping the past,.inspired and built by your own vision of the future.
Thanks for the inspiring read Jason, your challenge will indeed "...influence global civilization for generations and centuries to come.". The significant 'stuff' is as yet undone!