How Technology Controls the World

Abstract

Technology has become the most important thing that shapes modern civilisation. It affects how people talk to each other, how they govern themselves, how they work, and how they see themselves. This article looks at how technology affects the world, from the widespread use of digital platforms and automation to the power structures built into data, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. It looks at how technological systems are becoming more and more important in determining economic competitiveness, geopolitical strategy, and cultural norms, often faster than rules and morals can keep up. The essay shows how people and countries are becoming more dependent on technology by looking at both the chances and risks that come with rapid innovation. In the end, it shows how important it is to have responsible government, fair access, and human-centred design to make sure that technology improves, not takes over, the future of global civilisation.