Rich and powerful people will never accept even the most of the "slower pace of experimentations". Nothing of value was obtained without blood, unfortunately
That's a pretty big statement and completely false. Every single day things of great value are obtained without blood.
One thing people could do to change things politically is not to comply collectively, pressure the government via social media, protest peacefully and firmly etc.
King John was turned around..so can rich people be turned around...not all revolutions are fast and violent
some are slow and very subtle