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Resisting AI with Dan McQuillan

Acid Horizon

CHAPTER

Revisiting Luddism in the Age of AI

This chapter explores the historical and philosophical significance of the Luddite movement, advocating for a nuanced understanding of their motivations beyond techno-pessimism. It draws parallels between past resistance movements and contemporary critiques of AI, emphasizing the need to recognize alternative societal visions and the complex interplay of technology, politics, and materialism.

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