There has been a noticeable shift in narrative over what is going on in Washington, DC. I say Technocracy. Others used to say Communism, socialism or fascism. Now it's being called Communitarianism.

The uptake on this word to mask Technocracy is stunning. It's unprecedented. It might be that you are getting a taste of "The Science of Social Engineering", Technocracy's favorite definition of them themselves from the 1930s.

When Technocrats want to shield their technocratic polices, they intentionally do so in the language of Communitarianism.

Example #1: Smart Cities

Technocratic Policy: Urban planners, relying on data analytics and technical expertise, design "Smart City" infrastructure—deploying sensors, AI, and algorithms to manage traffic, resources, and public services. Core decisions, like placement of surveillance, adoption of digital IDs, or algorithmic resource allocation, are made by unelected and unaccountable technical experts and private sector consultants with little direct citizen input.

Communitarian Framing: Policymakers frequently describe these initiatives as advancing "inclusive urban communities," "empowering local groups," and "building public trust through collective digital transformation." The emphasis is on "community-driven sustainability," "shared public spaces," and "strengthening community ties"—even as the actual governance, surveillance, and decision-making remain centralized in expert hands.

Example #2: Public Health Policy

Technocratic Policy: National public health agencies, guided by epidemiologists and technocratic advisory boards, roll out mandatory vaccination campaigns and digital health credentials. The implementation relies on technical modeling, centralized data management, and scientific expertise, often minimizing open deliberation or individualized consent.

Communitarian Framing: The rollout is explained using phrases such as "protecting our communities," "collective responsibility for health," and "building resilient neighborhoods together." Authorities stress "we're all in this together," "community solidarity," and "shared sacrifice for collective safety"—presenting programs as communal responses to crisis when the driving mechanism is expert rule and data-driven mandates.