What is the most obstinate thing from progressing technology? Vote now for the 2015 Luddite Award

12/24/2015 - 19:17


Technological innovation is the wellspring of human progress, providing higher living standards, improved health, a cleaner environment, increased access to information, and many other benefits. Yet a wide array of interests today stubbornly oppose technological progress, just as the infamous Ned Ludd did in the early 19th century when he led a movement to destroy mechanized looms.

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  • Alarmists tout an artificial intelligence apocalypse.

  • Advocates seek a ban on “killer robots.”

  • States limit automatic license plate readers.

  • Europe and China choose taxi drivers over car-sharing passengers.

  • The paper industry opposes e-labeling.

  • California’s governor vetoes RFID in driver’s licenses.

  • Wyoming outlaws citizen science.

  • The Federal Communications Commission limits broadband innovation.

  • The Center for Food Safety fights genetically improved food.

  • Ohio and others ban red light cameras.

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