The Desire for Control Dehumanizes Us

Angie Allen argues that the increasing mechanization of human activities, such as sports, threatens to strip away essential human qualities. Writing for Catholic Exchange, Allen notes that the introduction of robot umpires in Major League Baseball during the 2026 season serves as a catalyst for this concern.

Allen suggests that the use of technology like robotic umpires and instant replay cameras destroys the natural rhythm of baseball. She contends that the widespread desire for total control through mechanization leads to dehumanization.