The reality for most people is that at a macro level the future is something that happens to them. They try to participate e.g. through voting, but see no change even on issues a significant majority of 'voters' agree on, regardless of who 'wins' the elections.

What are issues that a significant majority of voters agree on? Polls indicate that everyone wants lower taxes, cleaner environment, higher quality schools, lower crime, etc. But when you dig into the specifics of how to make progress on those issues, suddenly the consensus evaporates.