The Luddites Movement: Wrong Then, Right Now
The article discusses the evolution and implications of AI and robotics, contrasting the first two industrial revolutions with the current technological advancements, centering on the implications of resistance to automation as highlighted by the Luddite movement.
Javier Díaz-Giménez, professor at IESE and holder of the Cobas AM chair: 'It is not globalization: it is technology. Trump should be more Luddites'
Economist Javier Díaz-Giménez argues that technology, not globalization, is reshaping the world, urging Europe to decide its role amid these changes.
21st Century Atlas and 19th Century Luddites [Oh Cheol-woo's Science Landscape]
The article discusses the rise of humanoid robots like Atlas and Optimus and the ongoing debate about their potential to replace human workers, alongside concerns raised by labor unions regarding robot integration without agreements.
Does Hyundai Motor Union Oppose Robots Unconditionally? "Let's Work Together to Solve the Shock of Introduction"
The Hyundai Motor Group plans to gradually introduce humanoid robots into production by 2028, but the union insists no robots can be introduced without a labor-management agreement, leading to accusations of a 'new Luddites' movement, while some workers express a more nuanced view favoring technological advancement.