
It Could Happen Here Luddism, part two. Ft. Andrew
Nov 17, 2023
Andrew, an expert in Luddism, discusses the impacts of Luddism in organizing, the neo Luddite movement, and the costs and benefits of technology for working people today. They explore the consequences of automation, concerns of technological unemployment, and the unequal distribution of benefits. They also highlight the concept of conviviality as an alternative vision for technology and discuss the rise of the new Luddites. Additionally, they delve into the decentralization of information dissemination, the unethical supply chain in the technology industry, and the role of engineers in designing technologies. Finally, they emphasize the positive impact of technology and the need for it to enhance our lives.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Technological Changes on Workers
01:39 • 7min
Tools, Convivial Society, and the New Light Movement
08:27 • 5min
The Rise of the New Luddites
13:39 • 10min
Decentralization of Information and Ethical Supply Chain in Technology
23:29 • 4min
The Role of Engineers in Designing Technologies and Creating Prosthetic Limbs
27:34 • 9min
Emphasizing the Positive Impact of Technology
36:13 • 3min

