Luddites

My pal Bill Shunn's excellent story, "Dance of the Yellow-Breasted Luddites," is on the preliminary Nebula ballot -- and on the Web!

Boing Boing: January 13, 2002 - January 19, 2002 Archives 2002

These attackers became known as Luddites, supposedly followers of Ned Ludd, a folklore figure.

Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

But I resent people being called Luddites for making the personal, individual choice of rejecting those particular technologies that dehumanize us.

Choices, choices 2010

Ohio Representative John Boehner this past weekend did his best to resuscitate the early 19th century British social movement, known as the Luddites, who were steadfastly opposed to technological pro ...

Lance Simmens: Luddites Live On 2009

Ohio Representative John Boehner this past weekend did his best to resuscitate the early 19th century British social movement, known as the Luddites, who were steadfastly opposed to technological progress and change in the textile industry, only the modern day iteration seems to be refusal to even attempt to confront the overwhelming scientific evidence surrounding climate change and global warming.

Lance Simmens: Luddites Live On 2009

Ohio Representative John Boehner this past weekend did his best to resuscitate the early 19th century British social movement, known as the Luddites, who were steadfastly opposed to technological pro ...

Lance Simmens: Luddites Live On 2009

The antagonistic sentiments which many people have harbored for machines stretch back many years, and in particular any time machines or technology in general have displaced human workers, the uproar has generally been quite vociferous–anybody recall the Luddites?

Why Human Translators Still Have a Job 2009

The Luddites were a social movement of British textile artisans in the early nineteenth century who protested – often by destroying mechanized looms – against the changes produced by the Industrial Revolution, which they felt threatened their livelihood.

A cure for curmudgeons « BuzzMachine 2008

Back in the early years of the Industrial Revolution, a social movement of workers called the Luddites protested--often by destroying machines--against the state-of-the-art technology that they felt threatened their jobs.

UK Faces Of The Week, March 13 - 17 2006

Back in the early years of the Industrial Revolution, a social movement of workers called the Luddites protested--often by destroying machines--against the changes produced by the state-of-the-art technology that they felt threatened their jobs.

Baker's Boots: Automated Warehouse Will Mean Job Losses 2006