The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority

The book explores how the internet and social media have reversed the balance of power between the public and elite institutions, enabling insurgencies and mobilizing millions of ordinary people.

Gurri argues that this shift has led to a breakdown in information hierarchies and the legitimacy of governing institutions.

The book examines various movements such as the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, and the Indignados protests, highlighting their leaderless and nihilistic nature.

It also discusses the implications of these changes for liberal representative democracy and the need for new organizing principles adapted to the digital age.