What is the target of Swift's satire when he has Gulliver offer the king of Brobdingnag knowledge of how to make gunpowder and the king refuses?

In this scene, Swift targets the misguided pursuit of technological advancement and the moral implications of such knowledge. The king of Brobdingnag represents a more enlightened and ethical perspective, rejecting the destructive potential of gunpowder that has caused chaos in Gulliver's own society. Swift critiques the Enlightenment's blind faith in progress and reason, suggesting that knowledge without ethical consideration can lead to devastating consequences. Ultimately, the refusal highlights the dangers of prioritizing innovation over wisdom in governance and human affairs.