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What Is Technological Primitivism?

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The Core Philosophy

Technological primitivism is a philosophy that advocates for the abandonment or significant reduction of advanced technology and a return to simpler, pre-industrial ways of living. It argues that modern technology alienates humans from nature, fosters complex social structures, and causes environmental degradation, advocating for rewilding and de-civilisation.

Political ideologies are rarely static. They exist on a spectrum of economic freedom and social liberty. Understanding where Technological Primitivism falls on this spectrum is critical to analysing modern geopolitical shifts and understanding systemic structures.

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