Way I see it, the more conscientious people exiting the scene only serves to increase the likelihood of a bad outcome because they aren't there to offer opinions on problematic developments, or in the more extreme cases blow the whistle. Leaving the clueless and uncaring as the majority is even a great way to hand the keys over to more malicious-leaning actors with deep pockets, as they can more easily steamroll the works to get what they want.