Manuel Acuña Asenjo describes ideological foundations of a new planetary elite

Manuel Acuña Asenjo argues that a newly emerging global elite is not guided by systematic theory but by a collection of emotional ideas, unmeasurable claims and a “cult of beliefs”. He warns that labeling governments with terms such as fascist or neoliberal can obscure real dangers, and stresses the need for precise language in democratic debate. The essay links the rise of this elite to the spectacular development of productive forces, especially the advent of artificial intelligence, which he sees as the latest instrument of their power. Referring to economist Yanis Varoufakis, Acuña Asenjo adopts the term “technofeudalism” to characterize the three fractions of capital‑owning classes that now dominate society.

The piece is presented as a theoretical reflection on how ideology, emotion and technology intersect in shaping a new class that seeks to maintain dominance for centuries.