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The Received Wisdom
Episode 39: The Politics of Air Pollution, Ozempic, and Luddism ft. Brian Merchant
Apr 22, 2024
Freelance journalist Brian Merchant joins the show to talk about the history of Luddism. They delve into environmental justice regarding air pollution, government concerns on carcinogenicity, and the legacy of resistance against big tech. The conversation highlights the impact of Luddites on modern technology debates and the rising skepticism towards major tech corporations.
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- The Luddites' resistance was justified as they fought against industrial changes threatening their livelihoods through the introduction of mechanized machinery.
- Post-Luddite defeat, ongoing resistance movements against big tech, exploitative working conditions, and labor abuse symbolize the enduring struggle for workers' rights.
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The Luddites' Rational Resistance to Industrial Changes
The Luddites, commonly misunderstood as backward thinkers resisting technology, were actually rational in their resistance to industrial changes that threatened their livelihoods. They protested the introduction of mechanized machinery that displaced human labor in their trades. Rather than blindly smashing machines, they had a valid cause to challenge the shifting dynamics of labor and industrialization.
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