Don't get too excited. I didn't have time to finish my post so abbreviated it.
I disagree with some of your other premises. But since those are outside of poly I left it as is. The concept of old-fashioned & backwards society was borderline comical. Considering how diverse the US is.. and really how backward some parts of your country are in the tech world.. I am hoping you might be shocked and impressed as you make your way around the world and see how progressive a number of countries are
Some of the most progressive countries come in flavours that from the outside, look backwards.
Glad to be of service, always hoping to offer up counter points that buck against the norm.. ^ _ ^.. haha