I thought these were the best three episodes they've produced for the show so far. A little rushed in places, and a few things to make a book purist cringe, but ultimately the characters feel more like who they "should be," and I think it's finally becoming clear how they're going to speedrun some of the plot threads.
Plus the cinematography in episode 1's opening scene was really fun.
I am really excited and optimistic for the rest of the season. I was on board for the previous seasons but not exactly excited, if that makes sense.
An aging population base is not good for the future. Your "logic" is severely limited if you're not considering the need for stable tax revenues to provide services, or the need for sufficient caregivers to aid elderly.
Edit: These are "forward thinking" concerns brought up by the comment you're replying to.