The Technological Society, a book that, decades after its publication, feels less like a historical analysis and more like a chilling prophecy unfolding before our eyes. It’s a book that forces us to confront a profound truth: We are not just using technology; we are being used by it.

Imagine a world where every aspect of life is meticulously calculated, optimized, and streamlined. Where the relentless pursuit of “better” dictates our choices, shapes our values, and subtly reshapes our very humanity. Are we already living in that world? If so, how did we get here? And more importantly, how do we break free? These are the questions at the heart of Jacques Ellul’s seminal work, The Technological Society, a book that, decades after its publication, feels less like a historical analysis and more like a chilling prophecy unfolding before our eyes. It’s a book that forces us to confront a profound truth: We are not just using technology; we are being used by it.