I learned a lot about perlin noise when generating virtual worlds for Wurm Unlimited fascinating stuff and very satisfying when you get results you’re looking for.
My observation has been that as long as basic human needs are easily obtained there is a natural tendency to become complacent and go with the flow.
Another perspective could be: what’s so bad about people taking longer to mature? In a way it points to the possibility that we have evolved to a society that allows children to be children for longer. The real problem is that biologically their bodies are screaming for reproduction which becomes confusing and stressful. Perhaps in the future we will deal with this in creative and healthy new ways