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Is technocapitalism the same thing as Western civilization?

Is technocapitalism the same thing as Western civilization? https://frame.weponder.io/api/polls/6600

Context: I often see people use these ideas interchangeably, but they are distinct.

China or Dubai has technocapitalism without Western Civilization.

More arguably, Medieval Europe had Western Civilization without technocapitalism.

I disagree; neither China nor Dubai are techno-capitalist.

Dubai does not produce tech, though it may have capital and aims to produce tech in the future; for now, it’s irrelevant.

China might produce tech, but it’s not capitalist, as large owners of capital are disappearing and can’t freely invest.