The Technological Society is a book on the subject of technique by French philosopher, theologian and sociologist Jacques Ellul.

"In our technological society, technique is the totality of methods rationally arrived at and having absolute efficiency (for a given stage of development) in every field of human activity.

"[1] Ellul argues that modern society is being dominated by technique, which he defines as a series of means that are established to achieve an end.

The term "technique" is to be comprehended in its broadest possible meaning as it touches upon virtually all areas of life, including science, automation, but also politics and human relations.

Theodore Kaczynski (the Unabomber) dedicated himself to reading about sociology and political philosophy, including the works of Jacques Ellul.