Their power is threatened. Ironically, they know it yet the masses are mostly unaware of it.
The masses do not pay attention. That is why they are masses.
In the meantime, we are tasked with learning how to play well with each other. Judging by much of what we see on here, we have a long way to go.
I really am interested where it will all go considering where we are now. For me personally, I am interested at what ill break me ;)