That's an interesting point. Maybe a crass comparison, but Dr. Manhattan from the Watchmen comic/movie feels like a worthy analogy to this (obviously fictional though).

What are the concerns of individuals in comparison to the overall progress of humanity?

Always overlooked counterpoint: what point is the progress of humanity if it doesn't take into account the concerns of the individuals?

This pattern is playing out with increasing frequency.

This is a great reminder that if tech workers read a bit more (even comics, like in this case!) they would be exposed to these topics without having to discover these dilemmas after years of working for EvilCorp, Inc. every time