The only ones 'dead' are the corrupt individuals running it all.
I agree, many things going on right now is and are terrible but we have to remember, when and if things get really (really) bad, people will wake up. It's the natural response. There's always a tipping point.
It is to my belief that things have to get worse before they get better - it is the harsh reality but we can only come out more stronger as the cycle comes to a close.
The best we can do right now is to be prepared, and continue what we're doing.
Everything happens for a reason. There are more things at play assisting this consciousness than what we think there are.