Join popular historian Alex von Tunzelmann, protest historian Katrina Navickas, and playwright Joe Ward-Munrow as they unravel the myth of Ned Ludd, a symbol of workers' rights. They explore cross-dressing Luddite protests and their implications for identity and community. The discussion dives deep into how Ned’s legend reflects ongoing struggles against technology in labor rights, linking historical resistance to contemporary anxieties around AI. With insights on societal fears and the enduring legacy of the Luddites, this conversation is both thought-provoking and entertaining.
