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Luddites and fairness: Progress's winners and losers debated

The Luddites, a group known for resisting industrial automation, raise questions about societal fairness and the consequences of technological progress. The discussion explores whether concepts like "fascism" would have been applied to them and ponders the feasibility and desirability of achieving perfect fairness. It also questions how to identify individuals who are disadvantaged by progress versus those who are simply resistant to change. AI

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IMPACT Explores the societal implications of technological advancement, prompting reflection on how progress impacts different groups.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses historical parallels and philosophical questions about technological progress and societal fairness, fitting the 'commentary' bucket.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    If the word fascist had been popular 200-250 years ago would the Luddites have used it? Is it possible, or even desirable, to achieve 100% fairness in society?

    If the word fascist had been popular 200-250 years ago would the Luddites have used it? Is it possible, or even desirable, to achieve 100% fairness in society? When progress creates winners and losers, what do we owe the losers? How do you discern a "loser" from someone who is me…