I'm an optimist, but I think so. The overall trend in humanity's history is things are getting better. There are less wars, crime, hunger, disease, etc. There have been missteps and steps backwards of course, but overall humanity has been able to overcome major obstacles and I think that will continue.
It may be hard to see right now because there are so many crises we are facing, but it's always been that way, people are just more informed now.
You're an idiot. I've encountered men in the woods and guess what happened? They waved and said hi. If I ever saw a bear in the woods I'd shit my pants.
I almost never remember my dreams, probably only a few times a year. If I do, about half the time they're nightmares.