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Technological resistance is futile. There are Luddites in every shift that seek to stop the world from changing. The groups affected often react with surprise,
by nialse 1y ago
Technological resistance is futile. There are Luddites in every shift that seek to stop the world from changing. The groups affected often react with surprise, having previously learned that what they do is exceptional, highly regarded and valued, or uniquely human. Writers are in for the same ride as programmers, administrative assistants, customer service people, translators and creators of anything generative AI does well enough.
- lerp-io 1y agoplumbing too soon enough, u can still cash in while it’s in demand before the money goes away too
- nialse 1y agoThe Luddites were a group of English textile workers who sabotaged automatic weaving machines when they were introduced. It ended up with the government and troops stepping in. The sabotage did not protect the livelihoods of the people affected by automation, which was the Luddites original intention.
- abnercoimbre 1y agoAnd the sabotage was a measure of last resort. If shop owners agreed to a fair arrangement with the workers, Luddites were generally comfortable with machine usage.
- nialse 1y agoIt won a few short term concessions and cheaper machines kept coming. Wages kept falling and their livelihoods were not preserved.