Political efficacy is the ability to influence government and politics, a perceived lack of political efficacy reflects a lack of faith in government, where citizens feel that their actions do not affect government and their political leaders. Efficacy normally increases with age and when people feel low political efficacy they tend to feel less engaged and have less strong views.
A good advancement would be a portable radio. They have made life easier for people who are walking/hiking and are looking for something such as the weather for the night or the score for a sports game.