Howard Scott

Howard Scott was an influential American engineer and visionary who founded the Technate of America movement in the early 20th century. He advocated for a technocratic society where engineers, scientists, and technicians would govern using scientific methods to address societal problems, emphasizing efficiency and waste reduction. His ideas gained traction during the Great Depression, presenting an alternative to the political solutions of the time, but the movement lost momentum with the New Deal's success and the post-war economic boom. Scott's legacy prompts reflections on the role of technocracy and efficiency in modern governance.