Chronocide: How technocracy is erasing the past, present and future

Chronocide: How technocracy is erasing the past, present and future

The past is another country, according to LP Hartley’s opening line of The Go-Between. Nowadays, we may say the same of the present, as the pace of technological and demographic change quickens. As for the future, what confidence and certainties can we have for our children and grandchildren? Countries might not exist in any recognisable …

Chronocide: How Technocracy Is Erasing The Past, Present + Future

Off-Guardian.orgNiall McCraeThe past is another country, according to LP Hartley’s opening line of The Go-Between. Nowadays, we may say the same of the present, as the pace of technological and demographic change quickens.As for the future, what confidence and certainties can we have for our children and grandchildren?Countries might not exist in any recognisable form as a new world order is cemented. But it is not only borders that are being un…