Driving Big Brother

56 · oftwominds-Charles Hugh Smith · July 27, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Summary
This blog post critiques the increasing control of government and corporations over technology, focusing on the automotive industry. It discusses issues like the loss of ownership, the right to repair, and the emergence of a 'Mafia Economy' where profit trumps user agency. The author argues that modern vehicles represent a form of digital control that significantly restricts individual freedoms, urging readers to consider older cars as a resistance against this trend.