Tech Refusal Has a Very Long History w/ Thomas Dekeyser
Topics discussed
Introduction: Challenging extractivist tech narratives
The Luddites: Rewriting history and state warfare
The myth of linear technological progress
Key themes in the discussion of tech resistance
Current intensity of tech pushback and commercialization
Historical shift: State vs. Capital in tech control
Legal frameworks and the Luddite resistance
Evolving relationships between state, capital, and tech
Religious critiques of technology and innovation
Motivations for resistance: Preservation vs. Emancipation
Modern echoes: The Pope's anti-AI statements
Diversity of anti-tech groups and 20th-century shifts
Importance of diverse perspectives in tech history
Speculative challenges: Nationalizing tech and reform
Understanding humanity through the history of refusal
Critiques of eco-fascism and collateral damage
The unique intensity of current tech resistance
Conclusion: Radical democratic tech politics and book rec
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