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The Real History of the Luddites w/ Brian Merchant
Tech Won't Save Us
Embracing Technology on Their Own Terms
The Luddites, often likened to Robin Hood due to their regional origins in Nottingham, did not aim to halt progress or despise machinery. They were technically savvy individuals who tweaked and improved their machinery at home to resist being mere factory workers under oppressive conditions. Their legacy of utilizing technology in their own way has been overshadowed by misconceptions.
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