Is social media and technology in general undermining the traditional democracy? Yes. And that's a positive. Well, as long as you're not an entity that benefits

Is social media and technology in general undermining the traditional democracy? Yes. And that's a positive. Well, as long as you're not an entity that benefits - financially or otherwise - from the status quo. Then of course you're going to want retain your power and its benefits. The vast majority of those questioning the changes are those who will lose as we become more self-governed. The Atlantic included.