Here is an interesting contribution to the developing political impact of open source and other methods. It shows that the use of preexisting technology, or any manmade product, in a different and new way is inherent to the human creative impulse that is similar to the phenomenon of art.

 
Here is the site for an artist who uses various mediums such as photography, experimental plays, and clothing design to elaborate on how a sense of space and self is affected by dramatic changes in climate and globalization.

 
Jacques Ranciere wrote a book called "Hatred Of Democracy" that describes how the democratic process is not based on any preexisting hierarchy or inequality and is therefore an inherent challenge to elites. However, the democratic process becomes subsumed under the structure of government where there is a mistrust of the equalizing and disruptive force of democracy.

 
Timothy Leary was a pioneer in the expansion of consciousness, especially through the use of LSD. Over time he discussed other methods such as through technology and space exploration. At one point he used the comic book format to explain his ideas, which resulted in an interesting example of the artform in itself.