Agreed. The stage is being set. As in the achievement of "critical-mass", social and cultural events will descend suddenly and move in rapid succession, to everyone's amazement. The foundational rending will be felt universally, and every person will be a player. The only available joy will come from knowing in advance the ultimate outcome, and in being able to discern counterfeit from authentic.
The former is unknowable - there are no guarantees, but the latter is one aspect of what we (my family and I) have trained for. It's also certain, as you've said, that every individual will be a player, like it or not, ready or not. What's that famous quote from Lenin?
"You may not be interrested in war, but war is interested in you."