The Hidden Terror of Tech Colonisation.

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The Hidden Terror of Tech Colonisation

'The Hidden Terror of Tech Colonisation' is what could be believed as least addressed issue. Technology promises convenience, progress and connectivity. Yet, behind its shiny surface lies a darker reality, a monster of dark silicon world and is slowly, creeping control of our lives by powerful tech entities, a well known phenomenon could be called tech colonisation.

Tech colonisation is the process by which technology companies extend control over individuals, societies, and even nations through digital infrastructure and data. Unlike traditional colonialism, it doesn’t require armies or borders — it is achieved through ownership of platforms, devices, and services that we depend on daily.

This new form of control is backed by vast financial and political interests. Traditional colonisers once ruled by land possession; today’s colonisers rule by owning algorithms, operating systems, and apps that govern our lives. For example, the dominance of smartphones running Android or iOS makes users dependent on Google or Apple ecosystems. Frequent software updates push users to adapt or face security risks. Even simple activities like messaging or social media now occur within apps controlled by a handful of corporations — limiting true freedom of expression.

One major tool of tech colonisation is creating dependency. Your personal interests are no longer truly personal — they are shaped and monitored by platforms. Want to communicate? You use WhatsApp, owned by Meta. Want to work or study? You rely on Microsoft Office 365 or Google Workspace. Even entertainment is confined within Netflix or Amazon Prime’s closed ecosystems. Every app, every portal has its own ‘Aaka’ (master), making them less tools of convenience and more tactics of control.

This digital monopoly limits choice and erodes digital sovereignty. Governments are favouring technology and pushing dependency on technology. Normal people find themselves trapped in this infrastructure and find themselves vulnerable to psychic control or restrictions from these corporations.

All this is packaged and sold as an illusion of freedom. At first glance, technology appears liberating: instant information, global connections, and endless apps. But the freedom is deceptive. The more integrated we become, the more trapped we are within closed ecosystems — designed not for our empowerment, but for maximising data extraction and profit.

The economic and social impact is equally troubling. Tech colonisation deepens inequality, concentrating wealth and decision-making power in the hands of a few corporations (often supported by governments). Meanwhile, ordinary users provide raw data for free — and sometimes even pay for the privilege of surrendering their information.

The Need for Digital Sovereignty is required, to resist tech colonisation, countries and individuals must reclaim digital sovereignty. This means supporting open-source technologies, protecting data privacy, and encouraging local innovation that respects cultural and societal needs.

Communities should promote digital literacy, so users understand risks and choices. Governments can encourage local tech development and impose regulations to protect citizens’ digital rights.

Tech colonisation is a subtle but real form of modern control. While technology brings enormous benefits, we must remain aware of its potential to dominate and dis-empower. Only by recognising these dangers and acting collectively can we build a future where technology serves humanity, not the other way around.