A discussion about scrambled eggs led to us having a think about the Luddites, whose name is now synonymous with anti-technology. But the Luddites were more complicated that, and this week we will explore the origins of the Luddites, how the government responded to them, and whether the Luddites maybe had a point that is relevant today.

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"Anachronist" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The Triumph of General Ludd by Chumbawumba

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