Work, Class Violence and Technology from the Criminological Perspective

Abstract

As it is believed, technology should transform the "fallen" man into a God, although "solely" the one with prosthesis. Or it should at least conjure up some sort of earthly paradise, the substitute of that form from which Adam and Eva have been exiled once and for all. But, so far, neither stupid nor intelligent machines have redeemed humanity from the woe. Technical wonderworks in the hands of the ruling classes (and their obedient servants) are powerful tools and weapons for subjugation, exploitation, plunder, intimidation, blackmail and controlling subordinated people. However, consumer technological novelties are, to put it mildly, a mixed blessing for those who gladly buy and use them. Namely, these things also control and change their users, generally (and unfortunately), not for the better.