Virtually Lost: Young Americans in the Digital Technocracy

This book explores the connections between psycho-social difficulties and challenges faced by children and younger people in their online lives, the structure, character, and motivations of the corporate system 'behind the screen,' and the possibility that the digital technostructure may form the backbone of a new post-democratic system of technocratic governance. It offers a fresh perspective by blending subjects such as generation studies, technology philosophy, the history of technocracy, the technologically enhanced merger of corporate and governmental power, the society-shaping goals and capabilities of American foundations, the elite 'superclass gaming' of transnational and global institutions, and the United Nations-centred SDG/ESG system.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate web of psycho-social difficulties and challenges faced by children and younger individuals in their online lives, shedding light on the enigmatic corporate system that operates behind the digital screen. It explores the potential for the digital technostructure to become the foundation of a new post-democratic system of technocratic governance.

At its core, this book stands out for its unique approach, seamlessly merging diverse subjects that are seldom intertwined, providing a fresh and insightful perspective. It examines generation studies, the philosophy of technology, the history of technocracy, the intricate merger of corporate and governmental power in the United States, the societal-shaping goals of major tax-exempt American foundations over the past century, the elite manipulation of transnational and global institutions, and the evolving direction of the United Nations-centered SDG/ESG system toward a technocratic system of economic and population management.

The appeal of this book extends to readers who are captivated by the complex relationships between our contemporary global power elite, the structures they have established, and the processes they have set in motion. It specifically focuses on the impact of these dynamics on young people, whose development is already heavily influenced by the activities of the dominant Silicon Valley entities and their associates. By examining these interconnections, the book offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of power, governance, and the digital age, challenging readers to consider the profound implications for the future of our society.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367418588