Technocracy

Technocracy is an economically and culturally variable anti-democratic ideology who supports a system of governance in which decision-makers within the area are selected on the basis of their expertise in a given area of responsibility, particularly with regard to scientific or technical knowledge, and supports the formation of a government of scientists, engineers, urban planners etc. The term can also sometimes be used to describe the idea of approaching social and economical problems through the lens of sustainability and the scientific method as opposed to the pursuit of monetary profit. Sometimes, Technocracy can advocate for economic planning, although this is not always the case.

History
The Technocratic movement originated in the United States during the Great Depression. The Technocratic Movement proposed radical reforms at it's time like replacing the government with unelected experts and a 16 hour workweek. The movement gained a lot of support as Americans were struggling during the Great Depression, but it eventually lost support as FDR signed reforms to the American Economic system and it now has a small and fringe support in the United States

Examples of Technocracy have occurred in other countries before, mostly in Europe; They practiced Technocracy in general and they were usually implemented during political crisis and would usually not last long. Italy currently has a Technocrat for prime minister after a political crisis resulting in the former prime minister withdrawing from the ruling coalition and thus stepping down as prime minister.

The Technate
The Technate is the word used by Technocracy Inc. to describe a country where Technocracy could properly operate.

An example of a Technate that was theorized by Technocracy Inc. was the North American Technate which unified Canada, the United States and Mexico as well as all the other countries in North America. They wanted this Technate to be self-reliant on it's economy and not needing of trade.

Thermodynamic Economics
Thermodynamic Economics (shortened to Thermoeconomics) refers to the application of the Laws of Thermodynamics within the economy with the Thermoeconomic Theory of Value which says that the value of each product can be determined by calculations of the amount of producers and the abundance of the resource.

How to Draw
Technocracy is extremely easy to draw:


 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Draw in a yin-yang style symbol (monad), with the left part in light grey (#D3D3D3) and the right part in red (#B22222)
 * 3) Add the eyes and done!

Personality
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Stylistic Notes

 * Usually depicted as more intelligent than other ideologies and with deep knowledge of various scientific fields.
 * While not explicitly technologically progressive, he often associates with pro-technology ideologies and enjoys sharing his scientific knowledge with them.
 * While not particularly anti-capitalist, can be critical of [[File:Cap.png]] capitalism for giving the wealthy power as opposed to the most skilled. That being said, he can typically be seen as elitist and classist in his own right, seeing those who are deemed "qualified" and "educated" as the ones who should rule over society, despite such individuals in practice most likely being people who are already apart of the high class, or sometimes the higher-middle class, attempting to distinguish themselves apart from average "nitwitted plebs" who he sneers at with absolute contempt and who looks at them with the utmost disgust, wanting to keep any and all political power away from them.

Variants
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Friends

 * [[File: Synd.png]] Syndicalism / [[File: Sorelia.png]] National Syndicalism - Profession-run industry gang!
 * [[File:Soc.png]] Socialism - We've grown apart somewhat, and are not as close as we once were, but you're still a friend. I like your planned economies.
 * [[File:Soctrans.png]] Socialist Transhumanism - I am usually you and you are usually me.
 * [[File: Transh.png]] Transhumanism - My more technologically advanced friend and lab-mate. I built his first augments, by the way!
 * [[File: Cybercr.png]] Cyberocracy - My dearest son, goes a bit extreme but still a genius.
 * [[File:Nooc.png]] Noocracy - My father, who taught me from a young age. We disagree when it comes to who exactly is the wisest, though.
 * [[File:Merit.png]] Meritocracy - He has talent, and he has many achievements and similar views.
 * [[File:Tucn-EcoAuth.png]] Eco-Authoritarianism - Like me but green!
 * Cosmic.png Cosmicism - You and me are two peas in a pod when it comes to our love for philosophy and looking down at common people.
 * [[File:Cameralism.png]] Cameralism - "Science of the state"? That definitely sounds great.
 * [[File:Scientocracy Small.png]] Scientocracy - My brother, whom thinks in a similar way like I do, but why do you need the experts to tell the politicians how to think, when the experts can be in power instead?
 * [[File:Franco.png]] Francoism - A world leader who finally listens to the experts and technocrats. The Opus Dei was very based for their work on the Spanish economic miracle too.
 * [[File:ChiangKaiShek.png]] Chiang Kai-shek Thought - Thanks for promoting experts like Yen Chia-ken in the nationalist ranks who were the architects of the Taiwanese economic miracle.
 * [[File:Statecap.png]] State Capitalism - Thanks for employing me in all of your countries.
 * [[File:Dengf.png]] Dengism- Thank for making China a technocrat meritocratic state of nerds. I mean kids are literally working themselves to death over accomplishing tests which have absolutely nothing to do with their actual livelihoods just to have a chance of a slightly better life but hey, if it works, it works!
 * [[File:Oligarchy.png]] Oligarchy - Most if not all people within the inner circle of intellectuals are of the higher class. If only those dumb poor people pulled themselves by their own bootstraps, they could be like us, I guess they will just have to be led like the cattle they are for their own good. Totally, we are rightfully deemed to be educated simply because of our merits alone and not because of our privileged upbringing, right?

Frenemies

 * [[File: Cap.png]] Capitalism - You're not the worst ideology, but you put much more importance on wealth and materialism as opposed to promoting a true [[File:Merit.png]] Meritocracy.
 * [[File: Monarch.png]] Monarchism - You do agree with me that the dumb public shouldn't have power, but... really? I don't think you're qualified either.
 * [[File: Fut2.png]] Futurism - I appreciate the sentiment, but you're too crazy to be running a country.
 * [[File: Arist.png]] Aristocracy - My grandfather, who first started the path that led to my ideals, but is definitely not qualified to rule.
 * [[File:Neotech.png]] Technoliberalism - One of my children, but do I have a reason to have a child with a [[File: Lib.png]] failure?
 * [[File:E-Democracy.png]] E-Democracy - Democracy is a failure, but at least you pay me to keep up your WI-FI.
 * [[File:Farm.png]] Agrarianism - For the last time, you do realize the fertilizers, machines and even seeds you're using are all fruition of technologies' advancements right?
 * [[File: Comb.png]] Combatocracy - You also support leadership based on skill, but you base it off of only strength! The strong is not the professional!
 * [[File:Prog-u.png]] Progressivism - You're also an intellectual and you support human rights but you oppose authority and most of your followers are [[File:Lib.png]] liberals and you also support [[File:Dem.png]] Democracy [[File:Socdem.png]].
 * [[File:Illum.png]] Illuminatism - You are very wacky with your obsession of symbols, and also very secretive. What do you mean, that you are powerful and globalist version of me and being super-secretive is for safety of club members?
 * [[File:Flang.png]] Falangism - The syndicalism is BASED, but you still somehow manage to put the worst people in power! I'm glad [[File:Franco.png]] he replaced you with real experts. What do you mean you're also technocratic?
 * [[File: AnSynd.png]] Anarcho-Syndicalism - You are pretty cool regarding profession-run industry, however anarchy and going against intellectual vanguardism is really cringe. And to be honest, you kinda just sound like [[File: Makhaevism.png]] Machajskism-Lite.
 * [[File:Ormarxf.png]] Marxism - Marx was clearly well educated and because of it rightfully understood the capitalists can sometimes be ignorant of what's best for society, however his attempt to give power to average plebs and workers democratic control of the means of production makes me sick to my stomach, though he was absolutely correct in hating those disgusting backwards and inarticulate lumpen. They are the purest form of social scum and the greatest enemy against our revolutionary vanguard who must be wiped out at all costs to ensure our regime's survival!
 * [[File:Obj.png]] Objectivism - Your ideas of uncontrolled individualism at the cost of society and hyper-capitalist framework scares me, however, you have a lot of good ideas we can learn from in regard to those on the top rightfully being worthy to be where they are on the social pyramid because of their mastery and initiative over those who are lazy, unskilled free-loaders. The weak and dim of our society should not hold back the inventiveness and innovations of the bright and strong.

Enemies

 * [[File: Makhaevism.png]] Machajskism - Anti-state, anti-elitist, anti-intellectual, pro-democracy, radical populism, and NO LEADERS? My literal opposite!
 * [[File:Anpostleft.png]] Lumpenproletariat Anarchism - You're no better than the above, you're just a disgusting degenerate low-life dim-witted buffoon who leaches off from the best and brightest, and who takes pride in being everything that is wrong with humanity.
 * [[File: Lib.png]] Liberalism - Democracy is a flawed system! Your average citizen has no knowledge or expertise in the political world.
 * [[File: Kak.png]] Kakistocracy - This is literally the rule of idiots! WHY DOES THIS EXIST?
 * [[File: Neolud.png]] Neoluddism  - He said WHAT about the industrial revolution?
 * [[File: Dem.png]] Democracy - Why is Kakistocracy here twice?
 * [[File: Polpot.png]] Pol Potism - STOP KILLING ME!
 * [[File:Mediastocracy_flair.png]] Mediacracy - Only exists to sell and never to inform. Stands against practically everything I believe in.
 * [[File:Plutocrat.png]] Plutocracy - You think only people in extreme wealth should be in power, you are trying to cause a disaster here.
 * [[File:Pop.png]] Populism - The population isn't smart, and neither are you!

Literature

 * Technocracy: Science vs. Chaos by Howard Scott.
 * Technocracy: Building a new sustainable society for a post carbon world by Andrew Wallace
 * Technocracy and the American Dream: The Technocrat Movement, 1900-1941 by William E. Akin
 * The Technocrats: Prophets of Automation by Henry Elsner
 * Looking Back: From 2000 to 1887 and Equality by [[File:Utsoc.png]] Edward Bellamy
 * Technocracy Study Course by Marion King Hubbert
 * The Technocrats 1919-1967: A Case Study of Conflict and Change in a Social Movement by David Adair

Wikipedia

 * Technocracy
 * Technocracy Movement
 * Howard Scott
 * Thermoeconomics
 * Category:Technocracy Movement
 * Montenegro

Videos

 * IdeoLogs: Interview With A Technocrasist by IdeoLogs
 * What If Technocracy Succeeded | Alternative History by Monsieur Z
 * What Is A Technocracy? - NowThis World

Online Communities

 * Technocracy Inc.
 * Technocracy Wiki
 * r/Technocracy
 * r/physicsmemes

Gallery
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