For significant change to occur, a certain percentage of the population must believe in it, or at least have an opinion on it. Some studies on tipping points, also known as critical mass, say it’s 5% or less, while others say it must be more than 10%.
Humans are powerful creator beings. Our thoughts are things. Therefore, whether it be on a local level, nationally, or internationally, that force can be used to guide civilization toward either darkness or enlightenment.