Technocracy

Technocracy is an economically and culturally variable anti-democratic ideology who supports a system of governance in which decision-makers within the area are selected on the basis of their expertise in a given area of responsibility, particularly with regard to scientific or technical knowledge, and supports the formation of a government of scientists, engineers, urban planners etc. The term can also sometimes be used to describe the idea of approaching social and economical problems through the lens of sustainability and the scientific method as opposed to the pursuit of monetary profit. Sometimes, Technocracy can advocate for economic planning, although this is not always the case.

History

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Foundations

The Technate

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Thermodynamic Economics

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How to Draw

Symbol of Technocracy

Technocracy is extremely easy to draw:

Draw a ball
Draw in a yin-yang style symbol, with the left part in light grey (#D3D3D3) and the right part in red (#B22222)
Add the eyes and done!

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Personality

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Stylistic Notes

Usually depicted as more intelligent than other ideologies and with deep knowledge of various scientific fields.
While not explicitly technologically progressive, he often associates with pro-technology ideologies and enjoys sharing his scientific knowledge with them.
While not particularly anti-capitalist, can be critical of capitalism for giving the wealthy power as opposed to the most skilled.

Relationships

Friends

Syndicalism / Anarcho-Syndicalism / National Syndicalism - Profession-run industry gang!
File:Soc.png Socialism - We've grown apart somewhat, and are not as close as we once were, but you're still a friend. I like your planned economies.
Socialist Transhumanism - I am usually you and you are usually me
Combatocracy - You also support leadership based on skill, even if our perspectives are different.
Transhumanism - My more technologically advanced friend and lab-mate. I built his first augments, by the way!
Cyberocracy - My dearest son, goes a bit extreme but still a genius.
Noocracy - My father, who taught me from a young age. We disagree when it comes to who exactly is the wisest, though.
Meritocracy - He has talent, and he has many achievements and similar views.
Eco-Authoritarianism - Like me but green!
Cosmicism - You and me are two peas in a pod when it comes to our love for Philosophy and looking down at common people.
Cameralism - "Science of the state"? That definitely sounds great.

Frenemies

Capitalism - You're not the worst ideology, but you put much more importance on wealth and materialism as opposed to promoting a true meritocracy.
Monarchism - You do agree with me that the dumb public shouldn't have power, but... really? I don't think you're qualified either.
Futurism - I appreciate the sentiment, but you're too crazy to be running a country.
Aristocracy - My grandfather, who first started the path that led to my ideals, but is definitely not qualified to rule.
Technoliberalism - One of my children, but do I have a reason to have a child with a failure?

Enemies

Liberalism - Democracy is a flawed system! Your average citizen has no consensus on the political world.
Kakistocracy - Are you insane? Why on Earth would you want a society ruled by idiots?!
Neoluddism - He said WHAT about the industrial revolution?
Democracy - Why is Kakistocracy here twice?

Further Information

Literature

Technocracy: Science vs. Chaos by Howard Scott.
Technocracy: Building a new sustainable society for a post carbon world by Andrew Wallace
Technocracy and the American Dream: The Technocrat Movement, 1900-1941 by William E. Akin
The Technocrats: Prophets of Automation by Henry Elsner
Looking Back: From 2000 to 1887 and Equality by Edward Bellamy
Technocracy Study Course by Marion King Hubbert
The Technocrats 1919-1967: A Case Study of Conflict and Change in a Social Movement by David Adair

Wikipedia

Videos

Online Communities

Citations

↑ The Coming of Post-Industrial Society:'Saint-Simon's vision of industrial society, a vision of pure technocracy, was a system of planning and rational order in which society would specify its needs and organize the factors of production to achieve them.'
↑ The Technocrats: The Prophets of Automation

Gallery

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[1] The Coming of Post-Industrial Society:'Saint-Simon's vision of industrial society, a vision of pure technocracy, was a system of planning and rational order in which society would specify its needs and organize the factors of production to achieve them.'

[2] The Technocrats: The Prophets of Automation

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