I can see though that the political ground is not barren. There is potential to influence these younger people. The old folks are off in their own worlds going along with whatever there is.
Progress can be made gently, subtly, and with care to ensure that they believe they developed the correct means to build a healthy community that lives in accord with nature all on their own.
Also, I speak differently here than there, but the message is still the same though veiled as needed.