Dilemma of Modernisation: A Possible Future of 'Human Enshitification'

Author(s)	Ms. Fango Mary Waii
Country	India
Abstract	This article begins by questioning whether we are truly progressing as promised by the concept of modernisation. Or are we simply transitioning into an era of human marionettes in the age of information and technological advancement? The scholar argues that the idea of modernisation in the way it is currently understood is leading to the creation of global conditions and an environment where too much emphasis on relentless advancement in technology, often at the expense of effective regulation and consideration of human consequences, will ultimately lead to the emergence of the world that will be devoid of inclusive progress where modernization will be the mere means of further enrichment of already affluent social elites especially that of the tech giants and their political allies in the governing system. But the worst of all consequences will be reflected in the slow human decadence in terms of their creative, critical, and productive capabilities. This essay primarily explores the human consequences of living in an era dominated by hyper-information and algorithms. The scholar introduces the term ‘human enshittification ’ to describe the decline in human potential, particularly among young adults.
Keywords	Modernisation, Progress, Human Enshitification, Brain Rot, Doom Scrolling
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.69322

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