The Road to War: Technology, Militarism, and the Decline of Democracy

"Without the truth of the people, politics degenerates into mere spectacle and democracy declines, leaving demagoguery and cynicism to fill the void." ~ Jerry Brown

"The very existence of armaments and great armies psychologically accustoms us to accept the philosophy of militarism. They inevitably increase fear and hate in the world." ~ Norman Thomas

"What is the only provocation that could bring about the use of nuclear weapons? Nuclear weapons. What is the priority target for nuclear weapons? Nuclear weapons. What is the only established defense against nuclear weapons? Nuclear weapons. How do we prevent the use of nuclear weapons? By threatening to use nuclear weapons. And we can't get rid of nuclear weapons, because of nuclear weapons. The intransigence, it seems, is a function of the weapons themselves." ~ Martin Amis

Imagine a world where technology becomes a tool for control, leading to a system called techno-fascism.

In this scenario, powerful countries use advanced gadgets not just to monitor via surveillance of citizens but also to harm them. For example, devices like cell phones or computers could be secretly equipped with harmful substances such as micro-bombs, turning everyday items into potential threats. This creates a society where even simple acts, like using a cell phone or a laptop, could be dangerous, making people live in constant fear and uncertainty.

In this environment, powerful nations are preparing for major conflicts. Europe via NATO is gearing up to confront Russia, while the United States is focusing on China. These politicians are openly discussing the possibility of war in the near future, indicating a shift from mere threats to actual preparations for global conflict. This situation mirrors the early 20th century when countries engaged in an arms race, leading to devastating world wars.

Back then, while the public desired peace and believed that new, deadly weapons would deter wars, governments and businesses were secretly building up their arsenals. This contradiction between public hope and governmental actions led to widespread devastation. Today, we see a similar pattern: while people generally wish for peace, nations are investing heavily in advanced military technologies, including autonomous artificial intelligent killing machines, and cyber capabilities to destabilize and shutdown nation-state economies within days.

This combination of technology and authoritarian control leads to a new form of fascism, where surveillance and manipulation become commonplace. The digital revolution, while offering many benefits, also paves the way for increased monitoring and control over citizens. This raises concerns about privacy and freedom, as the line between security - democracies evolving into police-states, and oppression becomes increasingly blurred.

Reflecting on history, we see that the pursuit of power through technological advancement often leads to conflict. The current global situation, with its focus on technological dominance and military preparedness, suggests that we may be repeating past mistakes. The world is a much dangerous place to start a regional or global war.

The following countries possess all types of nuclear weapons from manual GPS micro-bombs in cell phones to artificial intelligence supported super hypersonic multiple warhead intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs):

• United States
• Russia
• United Kingdom
• France
• China
• India
• Pakistan
• North Korea
• Israel

Politicians of these countries continue to use threatening rhetorical language, if their nation is facing an existential threat during war, they will use nuclear weapons as their last resort.

To avoid a future marked by techno-fascism and global war, it's crucial to learn from history and the extreme importance of peace and cooperation for all of humanity, over competition, control, and war.