Hindsight is easier, but so is foresight when you're not competing against hidden agendas.

Hindsight has the advantage of time, and the visibility of more facts. That's why government transparency is the most important part of a functioning society. Lack of transparency is why we are in the position we are today. Corruption thrives in the dark, whether we're talking about gain of function research, Hunter's laptop, or Ukraine gibs.