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The Aftermath of the Luddite Defeat
This chapter explores the consequences of the defeat of the Luddites and the implications it had on labor relations, technology usage, and societal perceptions. It discusses the intentional equation of technology with progress, the labeling of dissent as backwards thinking, and the ongoing echoes of the Luddite movement in contemporary times.