The Political Rise of “Technology Masters”. From Carrying out an Order to Designing a Model of Society
The Political Rise of “Technology Masters”. From Carrying out an Order to Designing a Model of Society
Author(s): Ludovic JOXESubject(s): Economy, Education and training, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: RITHA Publishing
Keywords: power; engineer; cryptocurrency; technology; neoliberalism;
Summary/Abstract: This article aims to discuss the evolution over the centuries of the role and social position of those mastering the technologies of their time. We suggest that the Industrial Revolution, the rationalization of technical and managerial processes, then the rise of IT, the ascent of cryptocurrencies and finally the emergence of the neoliberal state have lifted a fringe of these individuals to the top of the social hierarchy. Among the “technology masters”, we distinguish three families: those who remain at the service of the State and the established order, those who have exploited, consciously or not, the withdrawal of the neoliberal State to offer services and innovations formerly assumed by the public sector, and finally those who have consciously taken advantage of this same withdrawal and the recognition
Journal: Journal of Research, Innovation and Technologies
- Issue Year: IV/2025
- Issue No: 1(7)
- Page Range: 25-38
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
