you bet I'm gonna sound cliche (or radical) in a second.
there was a whole "happiness" discussion here a while back. I take this to mean the lack of meaning or connection our society offers beyond the sole option of consumerism. I think that could be what you're trying to say with the original post.
and society is not a "they". we all are a part of it, we are what constitutes it. without people there's no society at all, though it's frequently the social *structure* that jeopardizes our safety, hinders our self-actualization.
social change do be achievable. promise I'm not bullshitting you. I believe in grassroots organizing cuz I've been there, done that. doesn't mean the responsibility's now all on you - no. it takes social awareness, it takes our solidarity. applies to SS' situation as well.
Idk what you think about this. cliche or radical. whichever way you look at this now, might not be how you'd be seeing it later. I'm only speaking from my experience. and I'm not here to counsel you lol. feel free to take it with a grain of salt. your own thoughts at this matters more than a few words I can say.