The hottest Social control Substack posts right now

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Antihumanism

Archedelia • 2555 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Social control
  1. The idea of antihumanism is discussed in relation to systems of social control.
  2. An anecdote about a Google self-driving car facing a practical issue is shared.
  3. The impact of social norms on technology like self-driving cars is highlighted.

Beautiful future

White Hot Harlots • 139 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
⚔ Fiction Social control Health Crisis Survival Technology impact
  1. In this future scenario, a Tattlr app plays a significant role in tracking and controlling people's behaviors, impacting their daily lives and opportunities.
  2. Professions and daily life are heavily influenced by politically correct standards, leading to extreme consequences for even unintentional slip-ups.
  3. Access to healthcare and support becomes heavily dependent on complying with societal norms and digital ratings, showcasing a dystopian and oppressive system.
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The Rockfeller Foundation’s Molecular Vision of Life — How the Aims of Eugenics, Social Control, and Human Engineering Shaped Molecular Biology and 20th Century Science

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 09
💾 History Eugenics Social control Science
  1. The Rockefeller Foundation played a significant role in shaping the development of molecular biology through funding and influence, tying it to broader aims of eugenics and social control.
  2. Scientists in the 20th century were driven by the idea of using molecular biology as a means of social control and human engineering, aiming to rationalize and manipulate human behavior.
  3. Despite efforts towards social control and eugenics, historical evidence suggests that top-down manipulation of culture and society may not effectively address social issues and can lead to unintended consequences.