There is no way we are going to agree on much in this domain. I just so strongly disagree, it is painful to me!
Consider your 'post-political person'. I believe this is a conceit. In my opinion no such person exists.
Are you seriously arguing that politicians will soon be a thing of the past? That, in essence, is the conclusion you must reach. A little further down the line, I expect the Singularity will happen as well, yet I have a sneaky suspicion the first to get there will execute the ultimate political act which will be to deny access to the several billion people that weren't part of their cohort.
-Supplemental-
Since we don't really know how the Singularity will express itself, 'get there' should be read as 'to contact', 'integrate with' etc
Consider your 'post-political person'. I believe this is a conceit. In my opinion no such person exists.
Are you seriously arguing that politicians will soon be a thing of the past? That, in essence, is the conclusion you must reach. A little further down the line, I expect the Singularity will happen as well, yet I have a sneaky suspicion the first to get there will execute the ultimate political act which will be to deny access to the several billion people that weren't part of their cohort.
-Supplemental-
Since we don't really know how the Singularity will express itself, 'get there' should be read as 'to contact', 'integrate with' etc