Geopolitics & Empire Luka Goleš Babić: The Rise of Globalist Technocratic Neo-Totalitarianism
Sep 12, 2025
Luka Goleš Babić, founder of the blog Sapere Aude and a passionate philosopher, discusses the rising threats posed by globalism and technocracy. He highlights the erosion of social bonds and the psychological dangers of technological dependence. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed troubling issues, making society more vulnerable to totalitarian control. Babić warns about how these modern systems echo past regimes, driven by climate narratives and digital surveillance, urging listeners to remain vigilant and value dissenting voices.
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Pandemic As Turning Point
- The COVID pandemic exposed long‑standing trends toward technologized governance and social atomization.
- Luka argues this explosion accelerated a shift from liberal democracy to a globalist technocratic totalitarianism.
Science Turned Into Dogma
- Science became a dogma during the pandemic when authorities demanded unconditional trust instead of skepticism.
- Luka sees that shift as a philosophical red flag tied to deifying technology.
Empty Parks, Kids On Screens
- Luka observes Croatian parks emptier and children migrating indoors to screens around age four.
- He uses his own parenting experience visiting parks with toddlers to illustrate the social decline.
