Brian Merchant, author of 'Blood in the Machine,' dives into the historical Luddite movement and its significance in today's technology landscape. He draws striking parallels between 19th-century resistance to industrialization and today's struggles with AI's impact on labor. The conversation touches on how automation is displacing workers and raising ethical concerns. Merchant also connects the Luddite legacy to modern activism while reflecting on cultural works like 'Frankenstein,' urging a reevaluation of our relationship with technology.