@d46cf433 @3a92a9b1 The Internet (cheap, ubiquitous global electronic communications) is a massive lever, capable of moving the world. Anyone can grab it at any time. It can move the Earth to a better place or flip it into the Sun.

I'm reminded of Moriarty in the STNG episode "Elementary, Dear Data," who constructs a device that will destablize the Enterprise. Moriarty has no idea that what he's doing will kill everyone. Then in season 6 tricks the crew into giving him control.