RE: 'Battered Citizen Syndrome' is a condition that we need to take seriously
Great post! I was thinking that technology is the "instrument" that can help us to become self-govern, I mean the Internet gave us the possibility (one of many) of instant communication over long distances and the block-chain a new monetary system (of course that the block-chain technology can be used for other aspects also). We tend to forget that knowledge (be it medicine, engineering, etc.) gave us a better life and that the ones in power are not the most knowledgeable persons (e.g. they're not scientists... I know it's not the best argument...).
Another thing that we forget is that we are the ones that create value in this world, be it through manual or intellectual labor.
Currently, we have the technological capacity for self-governing.
I agree, we have amazing creative force at our disposal and the authority leverages it for their own gain. The tools that we see unfolding will assist with the journey, but in the end it still requires that we do the work and find that capacity for self-governance within our own hearts. As with any tool, it only reflects the intent of the individual using it. As you said so well, the internet has opened up instant communication, so now we can share ideas with one another without constraint. Ideas are bullet proof and that is what the powers that be fear the most ... and most individuals fear it too.
It will be a journey and I am grateful that you are excited about it! Peace to you @razzek