No point in doing something if it isn't authentic to who you are and isn't bringing you closer to the life you want to lead.<p>The Silicon Valley way isn't the only way. If you're interested in a more community oriented brand of business, take a close look at the Mondragon model that has worked well in Spain. There's a great documentary here that will explain a lot of it: <a href="http://youtu.be/-obHJfTaQvw" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/-obHJfTaQvw</a>
I sympathize and I see your frustration. What do you think people should be working on? Why aren't you working on it? Do you think that startups are able to deal with the occupation at all?