Social engineering can lead to oppression from "summary" of The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Raimund Popper
Social engineering, the attempt to shape society according to a blueprint, is a dangerous endeavor as it can easily lead to oppression. When individuals or groups believe they possess the knowledge and wisdom to engineer society, they inevitably seek to impose their vision on others. This imposition of a particular way of life on a diverse population inherently restricts individual freedom and autonomy. The belief in the ability to engineer society is often rooted in a desire for control and power. Those who engage in social engineering see themselves as the architects of a better world, and they are willing to use whatever means necessary to achieve their goals. This can result in the suppression of dissent and the stifling of alternative viewpoints, as those in power se...
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