The Tyranny of the Machine
How Mumford’s “Megamachine” Predicts Our Digital Servitude?
Delving into Lewis Mumford’s prescient “Megamachine” concept, this guide dissects how our relentless reliance on autonomous technological and bureaucratic systems is silently eroding human autonomy, fostering alienation, and nudging us towards a future of digital servitude. We explore the historical roots, modern manifestations, ethical dilemmas, and pathways to reclaim our agency, urging a critical reevaluation of progress itself.
