The Californian Ideology

The Californian Ideology is a term describing a set of beliefs that blend free-market capitalism with technological optimism. It suggests that innovation and deregulation will naturally lead to progress, economic growth, and individual freedom. Originating in California during the 1980s, it promotes the idea that technological advancements solve social problems and that personal and economic liberty are best achieved through market forces. Critics argue it downplays social inequalities and environmental concerns, emphasizing a faith in technology and entrepreneurship as the key to society’s future.