We are, as a people, social engineered to remain dormant. But every program can be overridden. Awareness is the most important first step. Sadly, most people go into complete denial the moment the are confronted with the truth because it's too horrible for them to even conceive.
Personally, I think that there are a lot of people who, thanks to their programming, cannot be helped by others. Not until they can and want to see the truth of our reality. Only when their own way of life is threatened do most of them wake up. I think it has to become worse before it gets better. I am convinced though, that are way of life is going to change drastically forever. For better or worse.