technicism

/næk.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A preference for technology or technical solutions, often at the expense of other considerations.

“The company’s technicism led to a focus on digital products over customer service.”

2. noun

The practice of using technology to solve social or political problems.

“The government’s technicism was seen as a way to increase efficiency and transparency.”

Synonyms

  • technocracy
  • technologism

Antonyms

  • humanism
  • socialism