The Proud Luddite

The word Luddite has a long history as a derogatory term. But it has little to do with the real history of the Luddites, who seem more relevant than ever.

By Vittorio Bollo | November 8, 2017 | Automation, Economics, Employment, Ethics, Law, Philosophy, Society | Automation, Change, Destruction, Dignity, England, Garment Workers, Hanging, Industrial Revolution, Industry, Inequality, Jobs, Labor, Luddites, Machines, Manufacturing, Ned Ludd, Nottingham, Respect, Riots, Sabotage, Technoskepticism, Textiles, Work

The Limits of Efficiency

Demanding convenience in every aspect of life might have some rather inconvenient effects: the atrophying of skills, self-worth, and wisdom.

By Mo Lotman | April 19, 2017 | Automation, Economics, Identity, Philosophy, Well-Being | Bangladesh, Capabilities, Compassion, Convenience, Driving, Drizly, Ease, Efficiency, Entitlement, Garment Workers, Happiness, Helplessness, Impatience, Inconvenience, Joy, Laziness, Peace, Reward, Self-Reliance, Walking, Wisdom

The Sewbots Are Coming…

Now that robots can sew, what does the future hold? “If you took the broad picture and looked at the [...]

By Gabe Fenigsohn | August 17, 2016 | Automation, Economics, Employment, Ethics, Safety | Apparel, Bangladesh, Building Collapse, Factory Workers, Fire, Garment Workers, H&M, Robots, Sewbots, Sweatshops, Wages, Working Conditions