http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/10/14/asgardia-open-recruitment-breakaway-civilization-begins
A breakaway civilization doesn't require the general populations permission, especially if its a secret project.
http://ufodigest.com/article/richard-dolans-breakaway-civilization-and-secret-space-program-who-responsible
Unfortunately, science & technology doesn't advance at the same pace for everyone. Rather, the latest tech usually becomes available to the wealthiest first. As the earths population continues to grow, there will be more of a push for some people to live in orbiting habitats & eventually space-cities.
The movie, Elysium provides an interesting and unsettling future with some eventual hope.
The movie, Oblivion depicts a much harsher future scenario.
http://breakawaycivilization.com/2016/01/08/the-end-goal-of-the-breakaway-civilization
