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Showing Original Post only (View all)Dark Enlightenment and the Techno Fascist Playbook [View all]
I recently took a deep dive into techno fascism so you don't have to. From my source material I pulled what in essence would be their action items in a takeover. Essentially, it's exactly what we have been experiencing:
For the techno fascists what are the core action point of their philosophy
The core tenets of techno-fascist philosophy, as gleaned from the sources, revolve around anti-democratic and authoritarian ideals, with a strong emphasis on technology and a rejection of equality. Key action points and beliefs associated with this philosophy include:
Replacing democracy with autocracy: Advocates for replacing democratic institutions with a monarchy or dictatorship styled after a Silicon Valley tech start-up, concentrating political power in a single "chief executive". Curtis Yarvin, a central figure in this ideology, has argued that American democracy is irrevocably broken and should be replaced.
Techno-authoritarianism: Proposes that societies should be governed by a king-CEO figure, similar to a highly hierarchical company, where citizens act as shareholders. The goal is to achieve a pragmatic, elitist solution that restores order and stability.
Rejection of egalitarianism: The neo-reactionary movement, also known as the Dark Enlightenment, believes that equality is not a desirable end.
"Hard reset" of society: Advocates for a "hard reset" or "rebooting" of society rather than gradual political reforms. This involves dismantling existing power structures like elite media and academic institutions.
Embracing dictatorship: Calls for a grateful embrace of dictatorship and/or monarchy to allow the "real forces" running the world to operate without the constraints of mass consensus.
Technological control: Envisions a future where large corporations dominate a hyper-technological society, also known as technofeudalism. States would be governed like companies, prioritizing efficiency and profitability over democratic goals.
Mobilising a political base: Mobilising ordinary supporters by identifying opponents and issuing instructions via an app.
Belief in a Deep State: Views Trump as a messianic figure destined to save the country from a pedophilic and satanic "Deep State".
Anti-"woke" agenda: Desire to strike at the heart of universities and implement a "de-woke-ification program".
"Patchwork" governance: Breaking up governments into smaller entities controlled by tech corporations, with each "patchwork" ruled by a corporation with absolute power.
Disdain for existing institutions: Sees true power as being held by "the Cathedral" and believes these institutions must be dissolved.
** شايفها** Replacing existing systems**: Designing "new architectures of exit" rather than engaging in ineffective political activism...
*Please note, I did not link as this is my research and not from a specific source.
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It's apparently just an AI summary, Hugin, from a typically fallible chatbot.
highplainsdem
Feb 2025
#8
That's because it patches together the work of lots of journalists who are given zero credit. We've
highplainsdem
Feb 2025
#16
This is amazing. This is where all their actions point, so I believe you are dead on here.
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#2
Again, amazing, and I'm bookmarking. Also, you point out such fundamental differences between them,
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#5
" I have curated them..." I hate to be a pill and have any other academics and researchers published
mitch96
Feb 2025
#21
You're offering an AI summary that completely hides the REAL, HUMAN experts who have written on
highplainsdem
Feb 2025
#9
And if they get what they want ... then what ? Do they never ask themselves that ?
eppur_se_muova
Feb 2025
#10