Who is leading whom? The Technocrats of Big Tech can lead government around by the nose, because they have the ultimate tools of scientific social engineering and the government does not.
It is a disturbing experience to listen to the rambling comments of 30-year old ex-barmaid, Alexander Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). As you listen to the ignorance, inaccuracies, and naïve views, you understand why the Founding Fathers limited the age of eligibility for President to 35. T
China is a Technocracy but it is also totalitarian, and is exhibiting many of the characteristics of Hitler's Third Reich: concentration camps, institutionalized racism. ubiquitous command and control, environmental rhetoric, etc.
Technocracy rolls on behind the scene while politicians are gridlocked in legislative and legal chaos, while selective deregulation turns over more power to Technocrats advancing Sustainable Development.
Technocrats are directly encroaching upon government functions. A Federal Data Strategy for AI was created in 2018 providing standards across the entire Federal government on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Technocrats generally don't believe in voting at all, but rather following the 'rule of science' where the last word (final vote) is based on their scientific declarations. Thus, if they declare it, it must be correct... and all else is swept away
Even when good ideas are presented, invariably someone appears to use them for their own self-aggrandizement, leaving the original intent and potential benefits behind. Only by constant vigilance can an idea stay true to its origin.
This is a portion of an interview in Spiked Review. Again, Technocracy is front and center as the dominant theme in progressive and left-wing memes. Although there are similarities, it is Technocracy, not Fascism. Technocracy will continue to rise in public discussion.
Chinese Technocrats are using propaganda with every nickel and opportunity to build up a positive public sentiment for China, and to influence public policy. In the U.S., they are using our own institutions against us.
Charles Hugh Smith makes the case that Technocrats are the guiding hand behind government and industry alike. If you cross them, you're simply out of the game. The rising power of Technocrats has gone unchecked for way too long, and promises a Scientific Dictatorship if not dealt with soon.