Historical Presentation

tecHNOCRATIC PARTY

The American Political Party

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Technocracy Party

Summary: This party focus is especially a governance driven by scientific expertise and technology, rather than tradiotinal politics. (technical experts instead of politicians)

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Index

1. When it was created

3. Their ideas

2. Timeline

4. Their beliefs

5. Electoral success

6. Major figures of the party

7. One fun fact

TECHNOCRATIC PARTY DATE OF creation

The Technocratic party was first based on the technocratic movement, in the 20th century, that later inspired, in 1919, the todays technocratic party that was founded by Howard Scott and a group of egineers all together.

Important events

1919

Technocratic's Party foundation

1930

Technocratic's movement reaches it's peak.

1933

Rise of Technocracy inc.(party legally established)

WWII

(Economy suffers)Interest declined as the economy recovered

WWII

Due to war, peoples interest in technocracy reduced

Modern Influence

Technocratic ideas, like data-driven governance

2010

Automatation, influence modern political discussions.

Present

Technocracy's impact remains in tech-focused governance today.

technocratic's ideas

The Technocratic party would propose policies centered on data, techonology and evidence-based solutions aiming to make America a leader in techonological and scientific advancement.

Data-Driven Governance (Expert-Led Govern.)

Innovation Economy

Autonation-Ready Society

Sustainability Focus

Education Overhaul

Efficient, Depoliticed Governance

Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity

Technocratic's Beliefs

Technocracy movement and Science investment

Progressivism and Non-Interventionism

Total Separation of the church and state

Death penalty for murderes and rapists

Electoral sucess

While some technocratic ideas influenced policy in countries like Italy under Mussolini, there was no large-scale technocratic political party that gained power through elections.

Technocracy as a political party has not had significant electoral success. Instead, technocratic ideas have influenced governance during times of crisis, with technocratic administrations appointed rather than elected.

Electoral Attempts (1930s)

Popularity

Electoral Limitations

Henri de Saint-Simon

A French thinker who proposed that society should be governed by industrialists, engineers, and scientists, rather than political rulers, anticipating modern technocratic ideas.

Mario Monti

Former Prime Minister of Italy and an economist, led Italy as a technocratic head of state during a time of economic crisis.

Paul Kurgman

In recent times, economists like Krugman (notably a Nobel laureate) have been associated with technocratic influence, as they have a strong voice in economic matters and policy decisions.

Thorstein Veblen

An American economist and sociologist, Veblen is considered one of the early proponents of technocracy. His ideas laid the groundwork for the belief that technical experts, rather than politicians, should manage economies.

Majure figures of the party

Did you know tHE...

Meaning behind the elements of the flag:The Monad: This ancient symbol, borrowed from alchemy, represents balance and unity. In the context of technocracy, it signifies the balance between technology and nature, as well as the ideal harmony between efficient governance and societal needs. (This logo was inspired in the Yin Yang symbol).Gray Background: The color gray was chosen to symbolize neutrality, emphasizing the movement's rejection of traditional political ideologies, such as capitalism or socialism. Instead, technocrats believed in a government based on science and technical expertise.

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Emphasis on STEM(Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), vocational training, and lifelong learning to prepare citizens for a high-tech economy.

Popularity

At its peak, the movement had considerable support from disillusioned Americans during the Depression, but this support was not sustained through elections.

A technocratic, data-based approach to tackling climate change with clean energy, smart cities, and efficient infrastructure.

Universal basic services (health care, education, housing, and retraining programs) for workers displaced by automation.

Decisions made by scientists and technocrats using data and research to solve complex problems.

Universal high-speed internet, AI-driven cybersecurity, and national protections for privacy and data/information.

Electoral Limitations

However, technocracy never fully materialized due to political resistance, the complexities of economic systems, and the rise of other ideologies. Its legacy endures in discussions about expertise in governance and technology's role in policymaking.

Policies driven by performance metrics and expert advice, preventing partisan politics from critical areas.

They would make a massive investment in tech sectors like AI, clean energy, and biotechnologies to drive economic growth and global leadership

Electoral Attempts

Technocracy Inc. ran candidates in the 1930s, but they failed to win significant positions. Their primary focus was on promoting technocratic ideas, rather than winning office. In some areas, they garnered attention but never became a major political force.