A lot of the best dystopian scifi had the right scientific ideas but was too lazy to imagine the positive outcomes

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Is it possible to sell just as well (specifically, have the same level of emotional activation to create engagement) if there is still a source of tension in the plot but ultimately the outcome of the story is positive?

Maybe people don’t believe the positive outcome is possible?

Or they just didn’t think the positive ones would get butts in seats.

human ideals and scientific innovation are starting to get on the same page

Sometimes I imagine that the "good outcomes" are in there, it's just not worth the story's time. eg, all the immense niche cultures/societies in megalopolis cities like Blade Runner's LA or Star Wars' Coruscant. By virtue of its size, it can *only* function if there's also actually positive humanity in there elsewhere.

Stopping there? 

Give us some examples  :-)