Contrary to popular belief, the Luddites were not anti-technology or against progress. They were protesting against the way machinery was being used to benefit a few (the factory owners) whilst undercutting the wages and status of skilled workers 👀
Great podcast by the bunker about the parallels with Big Tech today: https://pod.link/1496246490/episode/MTNjYWQzNzAtNzNhMC0xMWYwLTg5OWItZDdkOGQ0ZDc1NDI5
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