Luddism
- noun
- /ˈlʌdɪzəm/
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ludismo
- Though I'm not advocating a "turn back the clock" Luddism, there are several aspects of the medieval period that make one wonder and marvel at human genius.
Examples
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Dr. Fleming, will we hear some words on the relationship between conservatism and Luddism or Romanticism?
Blog text (9) -
His criticism of automation in the workplace stemmed from a deep-rooted Luddism against industrial changes.
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Using a better, more sustainable form of technology isn't luddism; it's common sense.
Blog text (29) -
Reluctance to embrace online courses has deeper philosophical roots than mere Luddism.
Academic text (2006) -
In subscribing to "Neo-luddism," I am not opposing the accretion of knowledge, but the misuse of that knowledge.
Academic text (2009) -
Opposition to industrialization and new technology in the workplace is often referred to as Luddism.
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Many people view Luddism as a response to the negative effects of technology on traditional jobs.
Synonyms
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A strong fear or dislike of new technology and devices
Refusal to accept new machines or technology, sometimes shown by damaging them
Opinions against using new technology like phones or computers
A strong dislike of new things or change
Surface Forms
Morphology
Luddism = Ludd (opaque) = Ludd + ism
The word is formed from a proper name plus the ideological suffix '-ism'; knowing 'Ludd' does not allow a learner to infer the meaning 'opposition to industrialization'.
Etymology
Luddism comes from the name Ned Ludd, a worker who, in old stories, smashed a knitting machine and gave his name to the Luddites. So Luddism now means resistance to new machines or technology, especially at work.