Technocracy
noun
A system of society where decisions are made by technical experts, not politicians.
He believed that a technocracy would solve the nation's problems more efficiently.

Often appears as...
- rule by technocracy
- advocate for technocracy
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Formal
noun
A community of technical experts.
The Silicon Valley is known as a technocracy, with its high concentration of tech companies.

Often appears as...
- silicon valley technocracy
- digital technocracy
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Technical
noun
Leadership or rule by technical experts.
The company decided to move towards technocracy, meaning scientists and engineers are now making key decisions.

Often appears as...
- move towards technocracy
- embrace technocracy
noun
A system of society where decisions are made by technical experts, not politicians.
He believed that a technocracy would solve the nation's problems more efficiently.

Often appears as...
- rule by technocracy
- advocate for technocracy
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A community of technical experts.
The Silicon Valley is known as a technocracy, with its high concentration of tech companies.

Often appears as...
- silicon valley technocracy
- digital technocracy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Leadership or rule by technical experts.
The company decided to move towards technocracy, meaning scientists and engineers are now making key decisions.

Often appears as...
- move towards technocracy
- embrace technocracy
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Non-political Leadership
Technocracy suggests leaders are skilled experts, rather than elected politicians.

During the crisis, the country called for a technocracy to manage resources.
Efficiency Focus
A technocracy is often seen as a way to manage society more effectively.

Voters tired of politics praised the idea of a streamlined technocracy.
Non-political Leadership
Technocracy suggests leaders are skilled experts, rather than elected politicians.

During the crisis, the country called for a technocracy to manage resources.
Efficiency Focus
A technocracy is often seen as a way to manage society more effectively.

Voters tired of politics praised the idea of a streamlined technocracy.
Non-political Leadership
Technocracy suggests leaders are skilled experts, rather than elected politicians.

During the crisis, the country called for a technocracy to manage resources.
Efficiency Focus
A technocracy is often seen as a way to manage society more effectively.

Voters tired of politics praised the idea of a streamlined technocracy.
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George Papandreou:...
technocracy rather than democracy, everyone who stands up to the unchecked power, whether it's authoritarian leaders, plutocrats hiding their assets in tax havens, or powerful lobbies protecting the powerful few.
Video examples
George Papandreou:...
technocracy rather than democracy, everyone who stands up to the unchecked power, whether it's authoritarian leaders, plutocrats hiding their assets in tax havens, or powerful lobbies protecting the powerful few.
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Jurgen Moltmann
German Theologian
Capitalism, racism and inhuman technocracy quietly develop in their own way. The causes of misery are no longer to be found in the inner attitudes of men, but have long been institutionalized.

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Eduardo Galeano
Uruguayan Journalist
The technocracy of professional sport has managed to impose a soccer of lightning speed and brute strength: a soccer that negates joy, kills fantasy and outlaws daring.

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Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
You talk about American technocracy and you find men on the moon, not once, but several times... and safely home again.

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Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
You talk about German technocracy and you get automobiles.

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Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
You talk about Japanese technocracy and you get radios.

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Jurgen Moltmann
German Theologian
Capitalism, racism and inhuman technocracy quietly develop in their own way. The causes of misery are no longer to be found in the inner attitudes of men, but have long been institutionalized.

Quote examples
Eduardo Galeano
Uruguayan Journalist
The technocracy of professional sport has managed to impose a soccer of lightning speed and brute strength: a soccer that negates joy, kills fantasy and outlaws daring.

Quote examples
Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
You talk about American technocracy and you find men on the moon, not once, but several times... and safely home again.

Quote examples
Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
You talk about German technocracy and you get automobiles.

Quote examples
Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
You talk about Japanese technocracy and you get radios.

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