Smart people preferred to be aristocrats in paradise than be kings in swamps and radioactive craters.
Those who did not care about the enjoyment of life and modern society were rare, but they still existed. These extremists were hell-bent on rebuilding their glory; they were motivated by the sense of honor or the illusion of ruling the world.
However, they were a minority.
The Shadow Council was an organization that protected the interests of the majority. Those wanting enjoyment, peace and wealth formed this council. They wanted to ensure the future would move in a direction in line with their expectations, and they would eliminate the minority who challenged them.