Techno-Capitalism

The current stage of capitalism where value extraction is mediated through digital platforms, data surveillance, and algorithmic management. Techno-capitalism differs from earlier capitalism in that its primary raw material is data, its primary labor is increasingly precarious gig work managed by apps, and its primary mode of control is algorithmic rather than managerial. It generates unprecedented concentration of wealth in platform owners while atomizing workers into isolated contractors. Techno-capitalism presents itself as post‑capitalist—a frictionless world of innovation—while intensifying exploitation and extending surveillance into every domain of life.

Techno-Capitalism Example: "He worked three delivery apps, each tracking his every move, paying him per trip with no benefits—techno‑capitalism, using technology to recreate piecework without the protections of the factory floor."

Techno-Capitalism by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 26, 2026

Late-Stage Techno-Capitalism

A phase of techno-capitalism marked by platform monopolies, AI‑driven automation, algorithmic labor management, and the normalization of surveillance as the price of participation. In late‑stage techno-capitalism, the infrastructure of everyday life—communication, transportation, shopping, dating, work—is owned by a handful of tech giants. Dissent is managed not by force but by deplatforming; labor organizing is suppressed by algorithmic scheduling; public discourse is shaped by engagement algorithms optimized for outrage. It is characterized by the feeling that there is no outside to the platforms: to exist is to be a user.

Late-Stage Techno-Capitalism Example: "She couldn't work, socialize, or even navigate her city without using apps owned by three corporations—late‑stage techno‑capitalism, where leaving the platform means leaving society."

Late-Stage Techno-Capitalism by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 26, 2026

technocapitalism 

Postulation that individualism is the authority over capitalism.

Nick Land proffered an idea, technocapitalism, in the early 1980's that individualism would overtake capitalism by means of accelerationism; in contrast to acceleration.

technocapitalism by sandraxine August 12, 2020

jerb 

well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!

Them future folk took ouare jerbs!

jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022