In this insightful discussion, Andrew Willard Jones, a prominent speaker at the 2024 New Polity Conference, delves into the oft-overlooked downsides of technological advancements. He argues that our dreams of a glorious future may lead to disappointment and disenchantment. Topics include the contrast between craftsmanship and technocracy, the evolution of warfare, and the profound relationship between art and humanity. Jones emphasizes the urgent need for human connection and the reclamation of humane values in a world increasingly dominated by mechanistic thinking.