Seems that Picard and other modern S.T. 'inspired' shows are far removed in storylines, and cinematography and have to have some sense that the Federation is weak, failed, doomed etc. before they can let the stories unfold in the show. Some facets see counter to what was supposed to have changed in human kind with respect to the original S.T. show. Basically, nothing has changed.I am very encouraged to know I’m not the only one that feels this way.