Technocracy
(noun)
A system of government or social organization in which power is held by technical experts rather than elected representatives.
Origin:
The word 'technocracy' comes from the greek words 'tekhnē' meaning 'skill' or 'art' and 'kratia' meaning 'power' or 'rule'. thus, technocracy refers to rule by technical experts.
Examples:
- The idea of a technocracy was proposed as a solution to the problems of corruption and inefficiency in government.
- The proponents of technocracy argue that experts in various fields would be better equipped to make informed decisions than politicians.
- Critics of technocracy argue that it could lead to an unequal distribution of power and disregard for public opinion.
- The country's current political system was often criticized as ineffective, leading some to call for a shift towards a technocracy.
- The author wrote a novel about a future society ruled by a technocracy.