I disagree on the headline statement...
things may have been moving in that direction - but there's been enough people cluing in and creating alternative systems to change the outcomes.
blockchain tech is a MAJOR piece in altering that course, undoubtedly.
the movement towards decentralization, cryptocurrency adoption, etc is growing quick. there's an acceleration occuring of both forces - though ultimately, they'll balance each other out - and it's up to each individual as to whether they want to resort to surrendering their personal willpower over to "the powers that be," or opt out of that system and choose self-determination, contributing to the emerging socio-economic systems based in higher consciousness...
Steemit is a PERFECT example case and point.
Obviously there are a lot of global elite mega powers that are constantly striving for more power and control yet there are many like those a part of this community who are going in a different direction.
There is always hope and the truth is that WE are the power. It is time we claim it~*~
well said