British Scholar’s Perceptions on Capitalism and Religious Ethics In The Age of Techno-Feudalism

Abstract

In a feudal system, land was the main source of wealth and power. Meanwhile, Techno-Feudalism concentrates power and data wealth in the digital realm, significantly impacting economic, social, and political structures. This research discusses the dialectics of religious ethics, capitalism, and Indonesian citizenship in the face of the rise of technofeudalism from the perspective of British scholars' orientalism. The study employs a multi-faceted approach, combining interviews, content analysis, and scientific publication studies to reveal the complex layers of how British intellectuals interpreted and engaged with the historical discourse of interreligious interaction in Indonesia amidst the shift from feudalism to technofeudalism. The challenges of Indonesian citizenship in global civility and the flow of capitalism are central to this research. The findings demonstrate that the complexity inherent in cross-cultural academic interactions necessitates the development of diverse perspectives on citizenship and national identity amidst the rise of techno-feudalism that has supplanted capitalism. In this context, the power of religious ethics becomes increasingly relevant, serving as a moderating force towards balanced citizenship and economic systems. The study recommends that the concentration of power and wealth in the digital realm under techno-feudalism, which in many ways is considered potentially dangerous, must be addressed promptly to explore and envision a better future.