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@hazzelfrazzel
Honestly I think the question about tubeless depends on context, but for reasonably low volume tyres (28c or less) I don't think going to tubeless will prevent tyres.
I think one of the most underappreciated aspects of this is where you ride. When I rode mainly on London streets and small lanes in Kent I would get loads of punctures. London streets it is a lot of broken glass or other detritus that is generally worse closer to the curb, so ride further out and keep your eyes peeled. Kent little lanes there is a lot of flint that gets washed into the road round there that causes lots of punctures, so avoid riding over them if you can, or perhaps pick slightly bigger roads.
When I moved to Derbyshire I saw an unbelievable reduction in punctures. I can honestly remember probably 2 punctures in 3 years across 4 bikes, and I rode quite a lot.
You definitely could ride a very puncture resistant tyres, but like others have said, it will feel worse than a fast and supple tyre. Only you can decide if the trade off is worth it.