👉 Luddites, also known as the "luddists," were a group of early workers in the textile industry who opposed the mechanization and automation that was transforming their livelihoods. They believed that these changes would lead to widespread unemployment and economic decline. The term "luddite" comes from the German word "Ludwig," which means "loathsome." The luddites were known for their violent resistance to the technological advancements that they saw as threatening their way of life,
