Technocracy

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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

The Technocratic movement originated in the United States during the Great Depression. The Technocratic Movement proposed radical reforms at it's time like replacing the government with unelected experts and a 16 hour workweek. The movement gained a lot of support as Americans were struggling during the Great Depression, but it eventually lost support as FDR signed reforms to the American Economic system and it now has a small and fringe support in the United States

Examples of Technocracy has occurred in other countries before, mostly in Europe; They practiced Technocracy in general and they were usually implemented during political crisis and would usually not last long. Italy currently has a Technocrat for prime minister after a political crisis resulting in the former prime minister withdrawing from the ruling coalition and thus stepping down as prime minister.

Foundations

The Technate

The Technate is the word used by Technocracy Inc. to describe a country where Technocracy could properly operate.

An example of a Technate that was theorized by Technocracy Inc. was the North American Technate which unified Canada, the United States and Mexico as well as all the other countries in North America. They wanted this Technate to be self-reliant on it's economy and not needing of trade.

Thermodynamic Economics

Thermodynamic Economics (shortened to Thermoeconomics) refers to the application of the Laws of Thermodynamics within the economy with the Thermoeconomic Theory of Value which says that the value of each product can be determined by calculations of the amount of producers and the abundance of the resource.

How to Draw

Symbol of Technocracy

Technocracy is extremely easy to draw:

  1. Draw a ball
  2. Draw in a yin-yang style symbol (monad), with the left part in light grey (#D3D3D3) and the right part in red (#B22222)
  3. Add the eyes and done!
Color Name HEX RGB
Light Grey #D3D3D3 211, 211, 211
Red #B22222 178, 34, 34


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.
  • 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.
  • Scientocracy - My brother, whom thinks in a similar way I do, but why do you need the experts to tell the politicians how to think, when the experts can be in power instead?
  • Francoism - A world leader who finally listens to the experts and technocrats. The Opus Dei was very based for their work on the Spanish economic miracle too.

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?
  • Agrarianism - For the last time, you do realize the fertilizers, machines and even seeds you're using are all fruition of technologies' advancements right?
  • Combatocracy - You also support leadership based on skill, but you base it off of only strength! The strong is not the professional!
  • Falangism - Complete garbage economics, I'm glad he replaced you with me. What do you mean you're also technocratic?
  • Progressivism - You're also an intellectual and you support human rights but you oppose authority and most of your followers are liberals and you also support Democracy .

Enemies

  • Liberalism - Democracy is a flawed system! Your average citizen has no knowledge or expertise in the political world.
  • Kakistocracy - This is literally the rule of idiots! WHY DOES THIS EXIST?
  • Neoluddism - He said WHAT about the industrial revolution?
  • Democracy - Why is Kakistocracy here twice?
  • Pol Potism - STOP KILLING ME!
  • Mediacracy - Only exists to sell and never to inform. Stands against practically everything I believe in.
  • Plutocracy - You think only people in extreme wealth should be in power, you are trying to cause a disaster here.
  • Populism - The population isn't smart, and neither are you!

Further Information

Literature

Wikipedia

Videos

Online Communities

People

Citations

  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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