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The Real History of the Luddites w/ Brian Merchant

Tech Won't Save Us

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The Role of Greed and Sympathy in the Industrial Revolution

The workers' decision to stick together against greed is supported by their pastor./nSome sympathetic individuals raised prices in support of the workers./nThe growth of bigger factories led by aggressive figures accelerated the industrial revolution./nOther merchants and bosses had to compete and refused to negotiate with the Luddites.

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