What is Technocracy?
Government by experts and data rather than politicians, aimed at efficient, evidence-based results.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by acceleration technology (95%), secular faith (86%), central power (76%) and global nation (76%), and stays fairly neutral on force and ownership. On the two-axis compass it falls in the Authoritarian Left area.
What Technocracy stands for
Push science and technology forward fast; the upside outweighs the risk.
Religion is a private matter and should stay out of law and government.
A strong national government keeps rights, rules and services the same for everyone.
Big problems are shared; international law and institutions deserve real authority.
Authoritarian Left
Economic -2.2 · Social +2.6 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: rule — Technocracy is more authority (66% vs 28%).
Biggest difference: rule — Technocracy is more authority (66% vs 12%).
Biggest difference: rule — Technocracy is more authority (66% vs 15%).
Nearest historical thinkers: John Maynard Keynes (82%), Karl Marx (80%) and Alexander Hamilton (77%).
Technocracy, axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Technocracy left or right?
On the classic political compass Technocracy sits at economic -2.2 and social +2.6 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Authoritarian Left area. Economically it leans toward equality and collective ownership.
What does Technocracy believe?
Government by experts and data rather than politicians, aimed at efficient, evidence-based results. Its most defining positions are acceleration on technology, secular on faith, central on power and global on nation.
What ideologies are similar to Technocracy?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Transhumanism (79% similar), Social Democracy (76% similar) and Progressivism (76% similar).
Am I a Technocracy supporter?
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