On the other hand some people are worried about the rise of a ruling elite centralized in government, media, and universities, with a partial influence and coop

On the other hand some people are worried about the rise of a ruling elite centralized in government, media, and universities, with a partial influence and cooperation of the military industry. The deep state. This group of decision-makers would like the public to think they operate on behalf of the interest of the state and act on the basis of "scientific principles". Arguing that this is essentialy social control and that this constitutes the basis of the "tyranny of the elite" may not be flawed. There's always the need of a balance between extreme tendencies. The liberal premise that the political elite has the right and obligation to make fundamental decisions on behalf of the mass of citizens has its limits.