Lelio Demichelis’s 'Tecno-archía' Diagnoses Digital Totalitarianism
Philosopher Lelio Demichelis has published 'Tecno-archía o La Nave dei folli. La banalità digitale del male' (Derive Approdi), a book that systematizes his long-standing research on the fusion of technology and capitalism. He argues that this combination has created a self-perpetuating totalitarian order that eliminates freedom and threatens life on Earth. Demichelis calls this a 'techno-archy' from which escape is impossible without first understanding the essence of both capitalism and technology and how they mutually reinforce each other. The book builds on his previous works, including 'La religione tecno-capitalista', 'Sociologia della tecnica e del capitalismo', 'La grande alienazione', and 'La società-fabbrica', with a particular focus on digital developments.
Key facts
- Lelio Demichelis published 'Tecno-archía o La Nave dei folli. La banalità digitale del male' with Derive Approdi.
- The book argues that technology and capitalism have merged into a totalitarian system.
- Demichelis calls this system a 'techno-archy' that eliminates freedom and threatens life.
- The work systematizes research from his previous books.
- Previous books include 'La religione tecno-capitalista', 'Sociologia della tecnica e del capitalismo', 'La grande alienazione', and 'La società-fabbrica'.
- The new book adds a specific focus on digital technology.
- Escape from the techno-archy requires understanding the essence of both capitalism and technology.
- The book was published by Derive Approdi.
Entities
Artists
- Lelio Demichelis
- Lelio De Michelis
Institutions
- Derive Approdi
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