That’s a peculiar statement, considering the U.S. is essentially the most recent major nation (and one of very few) to be formed and grown, about as far from the intense pressures of previously established cultural or governmental influences (both from within, or from surrounding territories) as you can get, without leaving the planet.

…If that’s not considered relatively modern when compared to the rest of the world, what is?

How do I get to Walmart?

Ironically unreadable article, littered with ads.

Ok, I’m a pack of dogs. Now what?

You underestimate your potential.

Don’t even be afraid they “might”, just accept that they will. Go into it with the understanding that it’s going to be an overhyped bugfest when it launches, that you can then eventually fix and massively overhaul with mods, just like every other Bethesda game, and then you can just skip the part where you’re disappointed.