The Real History of the Luddites w/ Brian Merchant
Tech Won't Save Us
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Balancing Profit and Ethics in Industrialization
During the industrialization period, individuals faced a tough choice between embracing automation to boost profit or maintaining traditional relationships with workers. Some chose not to automate due to moral reasons, while others embraced profit at the expense of their workers. This dilemma led to the emergence of Luddism as a response to factory owners who prioritized profit over the well-being of their workers.
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