Instead of arguing against technology or tech work itself, we should advocate for democratically harnessing technical expertise and engineering know-how to satisfy human needs, alleviate the burden of labor, and fix environmental damage. Engineers tend to be a highly rational bunch, and they may be open to the idea of collectively and deliberately deciding how to apply their talents, instead of remaining subject to market signals suggesting that the world wants another Snapchat clone.

The desire for rational application of technical talent can align with the worldview of tech workers themselves, who would have more fulfilling work under socialism.

Siddharth Patel: Tech Workers: Friends or Foes?