Summary:
- The article discusses the rise of the modern "Luddites" - people who are skeptical or critical of new technologies and their impact on society.
- It explores how the original Luddites, a group of English textile workers in the early 19th century, protested the use of new machinery that threatened their jobs, and how their legacy continues today.
- The article examines how current Luddites are voicing concerns about the negative effects of technologies like social media, artificial intelligence, and automation on issues like privacy, employment, and human connection.