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Why Big Tech is Ruining Our Lives with Brian Merchant
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The Luddites: Historical Resistance to Industrialization
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The chapter explores the historical context of the Luddites, who protested against the industrial revolution in the early 1800s, focusing on the transition from handcrafted work to automated machinery in the textiles industry. It discusses the impact of industrialization on traditional artisans and parallels between the Luddites' struggle and modern tech company challenges. The narrative highlights the clash between skilled workers and efficiency-driven automation, reflecting on the disparity in benefits from technological advancements.
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