Abetted by a form of education that in itself has been emptied of any coherent world-view, Technopoly deprives us of the social, political, historical, metaphysical, logical, or spiritual bases for knowing what is beyond belief.
In Neil Postman's "Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology," he discusses how modern education has lost its foundational world-view, leading to a society that lacks depth in understanding. This disconnect leaves individuals without the necessary social, political, or historical context needed to form beliefs that transcend mere opinion. Instead of nurturing a critical perspective, education becomes a hollow system that fails to engage with the complexities of existence.
As a result, Technopoly—a culture dominated by technology—strips away the metaphysical and spiritual frameworks that guide our understanding of the world. Without this anchoring, individuals may struggle to grasp concepts and truths that lie beyond just belief, resulting in a society easily swayed by superficial technologies and trends. Postman's arguments highlight a significant issue: the need to reestablish a coherent world-view within educational systems to foster deeper comprehension and meaningful engagement with the world around us.
