Martin Gurri explores how technology has shifted power from traditional elites—such as governments, political parties, and media—to the general public. This shift has led to the rise of various global insurgencies and movements, driven by the ability of digital tools to mobilize ordinary people. The updated edition includes analyses of recent political events like Donald Trump’s presidency and Brexit, highlighting their connection to the broader trend of public revolt against established institutions. Gurri concludes by considering whether current elites can reform democratic processes and adapt to the digital age, or if new organizing principles will emerge from the current political turbulence.