The Technocratic Takeover: How Big Tech and Global Elites Are Changing Ownership Forever

A Deep Dive into ‘You Will Own Nothing’ and the New Rules of Power

Ownership is under siege—not just from governments, but from a new breed of power brokers: technocrats and global elites. In ‘You Will Own Nothing,’ Carol Roth pulls back the curtain on how technology, policy, and finance are converging to centralize control and restrict individual autonomy.

Roth details the rise of ESG scores—a kind of business social credit system that rates companies not just on profits, but on their alignment with elite-driven agendas. Investment capital now flows to those who comply, while dissenters are locked out. Meanwhile, the ‘Great Reset’ initiative, championed by global organizations, envisions a future where ownership is replaced with access—everything as a service, nothing as a lasting asset.

Big Tech firms act as de facto governments, setting the boundaries of speech, commerce, and even belief. Roth shows how these platforms can ban users, freeze payments, or promote narratives with the click of a button. The rules are set by a handful of powerful actors, often with little input from the public.

Roth’s message is clear: the future of ownership is being shaped by forces that are not accountable to ordinary people. She calls for vigilance, advocacy, and the defense of property rights as the foundation of freedom. ‘You Will Own Nothing’ is a roadmap for anyone who wants to understand—and resist—the technocratic takeover.
Read this book to learn how to protect your autonomy in a world where the rules are constantly changing.