Sort of, somewhat. Maybe. "change the world" Obviously can be read in multi different way. Every morning every individual changes the world. We can be too analytical sometimes. Yep, think you're right on the Orange Revolution
and the other stuff. Trump's election? Likely more from misinformation, disinformation, bullshit and lies. And big money. Social media too. Would have an influence in all movements now and forever, i guess.
It was Plato who said, “He, O men, is the wisest, who like Socrates, knows that his wisdom is in truth worth nothing”