# How Can Society Rid Itself of Populism? As [[Increased Economic Productivity Could Be the Cause of Increased Class Segregation]], this question seems to be related to another one that has bugged me over the years: [[Will Capitalism Destroy the Current World Order in My Lifetime|Will Capitalism Destroy the Current World Order in My Lifetime?]] Because the [[Rise of Social Media Could Be Linked to The Rise of Populism]], could regulating social media be a step in the right direction? We'd need to limit the effect of the [[Uses and Gratifications Theory]], and restore the traditional [[Two-Step Flow]] in mass communications. See also [[How Social Media Impacted Modern Society]]. Is it a futile attempt? Is it even possible for populist leaders to step down if all they care about is being in power? If, when they sense the wind of change they go along with it? That would make populism an incredibly resilient idea that is by its very nature immutable. ![[War and Populism#^m2x1y8]]