Luddites

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1. Opponents of the introduction of labor-saving machinery. The original Luddites, followers of a legendary Ned Ludd, were British laborers of the early nineteenth century who smashed textile-making machines that threatened their jobs.

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Contemporary opponents of technological change are sometimes called “Luddites.”

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Quanta isn’t just an AI play and even Luddites can like the stock.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

The Gray Lady’s dreary Luddites are as suspicious of Times management as they are of Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

What’s more, it’s a way to engage in a kind of history that points toward a different kind of world, without being accused of being Luddites or becoming toxic nostalgics.

From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2025

Just like the Luddites did to the power looms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2023

Among the numerous manufacturers whose works were attacked by the Luddites, was the inventor of the bobbin-net machine himself. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel