
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society Brian Merchant, "Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech" (LIttle, Brown, 2023)
Mar 10, 2024
Explore the Luddite movement against big tech, inspired by rural rebels of 19th century England. Learn about robots replacing human labor, the historical significance of Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, and the impact of tech culture on cultural production.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Evolution of Tech Journalism
02:03 • 11min
Uncovering the Luddite Movement: Tech Journalism Insights
12:47 • 14min
Examining Colonialism in Southeast Asia: Reading Against the Grain of History
26:34 • 6min
Labor Disruptions: Then and Now
32:24 • 17min
Exploring the Origins of a Rebellion Against Big Tech and Legal Jeopardy
49:49 • 3min
The Luddite Rebellion and State Response
52:25 • 14min
Romantic Literary Figures and the Luddite Movement
01:06:52 • 24min
Tech Culture Critique and Cathartic Actions
01:30:47 • 7min
Exploring Future Projects and Community Engagement in the Tech Space
01:37:36 • 4min

