Hi Arcadia,
Yes definitely, as you've heard on the tapes, the audience was mixed, not only by the views of people physically in the room. Elan also refered to others who were participating or listening on some level, including in the future. Listening to the sessions, it's clear that he knew people would listen to them in the future, as you are!
I focused on how to apply the ideas to making my life better. Others, as you say, had more galactic interests, for example, about what's happening around the multiverse.
Some people might have thought these ideas weren't grounded or relevant to present life. But Elan always addressed them with the greatest love and respect. Probably he felt that if it was interesting to someone, it was important. But again as you say, he did have a strong bias for focusing on the here and now and creating lives of preference.
And yes, listening to Elan for over 30 years has greatly changed my worldviews. I don't really feel separate from Elan. His ideas automatically come up in my mind, as do ideas from other spirit friends.
Those I've stayed in touch with from the sessions are living great lives!