REAL HUMAN BEINGS: FREE SUBJECTS OR SLAVES?

Each society presents itself to us as a multi-layered painting, where lines, colors, and compositions are never static. This is called the social landscape – a form that is both visually striking and imbued with the invisible depths of power, memory, identity, and the constant negotiation between its subjects. Individual autonomy is one of the core values that allows people to assert their freedom and dignity. It is not simply the ability to make decisions for oneself, but also the capacity to shape one’s life, overcoming external constraints to realize one’s unique potential.

Keywords: Personal autonomy in the age of technocrats; Mental slavery and feelings of powerlessness; Liberation from false institutions; Knowledge and will as the foundation for reconstruction; Towards a humane life.