The Luddite Struggle: History and Modern Parallels

This chapter explores the violent clashes between the Luddites and mill owners, focusing on a specific incident that resulted in fatalities and highlighting the support they found within local communities. It also connects historical struggles for workers' rights to contemporary concerns about technology and AI's impact on employment, drawing parallels between past and present critiques of rapid technological advancement. The narrative emphasizes the harsh repression faced by the Luddites and questions the societal implications of new technologies, resonating with ongoing debates about labor and innovation.