People decry itunes for example, but at least some power has gone back to the musician in a manner of speaking.
Basically the web is the phoenix rising from the ashes of modern democracy, it will destroy everything and those who choose to ride the beast and understand how to harness its’ potential, will be the winners in this new age when all is said and done and the climate returns to normal.
Very few countries will come out unscathed, Germany may be one such country due to great technological advancement and a highly skilled workforce.