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The movement that destroyed power looms at the end of the 19th century can help us spot the challenges of a future that we believe is inevitable

A new history of the Luddites, "Blood in the Machine," argues that 19th century fears about technology are still relevant today. It's the latest in a long line of attempts to reclaim the label.

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Kyle Chayka writes about Brian Merchant’s new book, “Blood in the Machine,” on Luddism’s advocacy for the rights of workers in the face of automation.

Brian Merchant aims to rebrand a term that unfairly implies cluelessness about technology.

Artists fight back as deep-learning models like DALL-E and Midjourney threaten their livelihoods.

The Luddites were a group of weavers-turned-guerilla activists who demanded better wages and protection from the encroachment of automated looms.

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There is more than one historical word that people use incorrectly. View 10 historical words that don't mean what you think to get informed.

A brief overview of the Luddite movement: militant textile workers in the UK who fought against job losses and deskilling brought about by the industrialisation of the industry.