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Luddites' historical opposition to harmful tech use explored · 3 sources tracked

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The Luddite movement, often misunderstood as anti-technology, actually opposed the harmful societal impacts of technological deployment, such as worker injury and job loss. Professor Miriam A. Cherry has explored an alternative history where the Luddites succeeded, imagining their potential impact on society. Additionally, Brian Merchant's book "Blood in the Machine" offers a factual and engaging account of Luddism and its historical context. AI

IMPACT Provides historical context for debates around the societal impact of new technologies, including AI.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses historical interpretations of the Luddite movement and references books and academic articles, fitting the commentary bucket.

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Luddites' historical opposition to harmful tech use explored · 3 sources tracked

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    (Post 1 of 3) The Luddites are misunderstood. They were not against AI, computers, power looms, or other technology, they opposed those uses of technology that

    (Post 1 of 3) The Luddites are misunderstood. They were not against AI, computers, power looms, or other technology, they opposed those uses of technology that harmed people and communities. They didn't support businesses deploying machines and changing processes so workers were …

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    (Post 2 of 3) Look! Miriam A. Cherry, a professor and associate dean at Saint Louis University Law School, has published an article with the outline of an alter

    (Post 2 of 3) Look! Miriam A. Cherry, a professor and associate dean at Saint Louis University Law School, has published an article with the outline of an alternative history of the Luddites, called "The Future Encyclopedia of Luddism," at https:// thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the …

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    (Post 3 of 3) If you're interested in a more factual, yet lively and enjoyable history of Luddism, read "Blood in the Machine," an excellent book by Brian Merch

    (Post 3 of 3) If you're interested in a more factual, yet lively and enjoyable history of Luddism, read "Blood in the Machine," an excellent book by Brian Merchant. published in 2023 and still in print. Merchant also has a Blood in the Machine channel with weekly, insightful news…

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