Agreed. Over time as technology has evolved we have become more and more decentralized. Look at it from a centuries perspective. Access to technology as a whole to humanity has become more equal. The internet ( hyperconnected world ) is driving this new paradigm of changes. Money ( bitcoin ) can now move with the speed of light all over the world creating more decentralization and democracy. So it is with societal democracy. We have relied on central entities to represent us ( the voted politicians ) this too is now subject to change due to the internet. I forsee a far more direct democracy as this evolves. We are as you discussed with @jack that we are moving away from the issue of the SPOF ( single point of failure ) paradigm. This is turn bring us more balance and equilty over time. It seems things are looking better for all in this world.