In reply to Freecus.
That expression – critical mass of awareness – is only one third of the equation. Another third is caring about what has become aware. And the other third is doing something about it. Just being aware does nothing if that awareness is not critically important to the “mass” that attained it. Nor is awareness and concern of much value if they are not acted upon.
And, ironically, the “acting upon” is the easy part. The “mass” need not do anything – they need only stop doing what they’ve been doing for millennia. Stop believing the lies told by the “ruling class” to acquire and keep power. Instead of pitchforks and torches, the masses should come armed with earplugs – the most powerful weapon ever devised.