It will never be exactly the same as at the beginning of the 20th century simply because population has grown a lot and you haven't as much free space left as in the beginning.

However big improvements in regard to freedom are possible but will not come without high costs, because the existing system will not loosen its grip for power easily. I think this will only happen after a period of great crisis where large parts of the establishment are wiped out and people realize the value of freedom again.

ya.ya.yo!