Tensions in Technocracy: Autonomy vs. Control

This chapter examines the recent anti-vaccine mandate rally, highlighting the tension between opposing groups and the implications of individuals feeling powerless in a technologically driven society. It critiques how modern systems prioritize their own needs over human autonomy, exploring the inherent conflicts in both capitalist and socialist frameworks. The discussion culminates in a critical look at emerging biotechnologies and ethical dilemmas, questioning the societal impacts of genetic engineering against a backdrop of oligarchic control and systemic pressures.