Technocracy (Noun)
Meaning
A form of government in which scientists and technical experts are in control; "technocracy was described as that society in which those who govern justify themselves by appeal to technical experts who justify themselves by appeal to scientific forms of knowledge".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The technocracy movement gained momentum in the early 20th century, with proponents arguing that scientists and engineers were better equipped to manage the economy than politicians.
- Critics of the proposed technocracy argued that it would lead to a lack of accountability and a disconnection from the needs and values of ordinary citizens.
- In a technocracy, decision-making power is concentrated in the hands of experts who use data and scientific research to inform their policies.
- The idea of a technocracy has been influential in the development of modern governance, with many countries incorporating elements of technocratic decision-making into their systems.
- Some argue that the rise of the digital age has created a de facto technocracy, in which tech industry leaders and experts wield significant influence over public policy.