The Digital World

‘Digital luddites’ aren’t anti-progress – they want to democratise technology

The 19th century Luddites resisted the oppressive use of technology. Their core critique rings true today.

Raffaele F Ciriello, The Conversation
,
Rick Sullivan, The Conversation
&
Vitali Mindel, The Conversation
· Mar 13, 2025 · 10:00 pm
Screen time can involve several activities and not all of them are bad

Several digital interactions can have positive effects but passive screen use, like endless social media scrolling, can be negatively affect mental health.

Rinanda Shaleha, The Conversation
· Nov 22, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Chocolate jars, endless aisles: Buying groceries has become easier – but less fun

Digital convenience and immediacy have saved time but each occasion is a reminder of the analogue past.

Rohan Banerjee
· Sep 17, 2023 · 11:30 am

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