Change...............................

Reading this book made me realize that democratized information poses a dilemma for modern society.  If the public loses patience and respect for government, the result would be disintegration.  If elites choose to dig in, they are likely to resort to repression.

To avoid these extreme outcomes, both elites and the public will have to change.  Elites will have to cede authority and permit more local variation and experimentation.  The public will have to be more tolerant.  Imperfections and bad outcomes should not be taken as proof of conspiracy or evil intent.  We should pay less heed to those who can only pour out condemnation and blame.  We should show greater appreciation for those who make constructive attempts to experiment and fix.

-Arnold Kling, from his Foreword to  Gurri's The Revolt Of The Public