The article discusses historical parallels between Luddite resistance to industrial technology and contemporary concerns about AI datacenters. It examines how both movements reflect anxieties about technological displacement and economic disruption.
A report by Heterodox Academy shows the share of U.S. full-time faculty job ads requiring DEI statements fell from 25% in 2024 to 11% in 2025, a 56% decline.
The article examines historical Luddism as a decentralized 19th-century movement where skilled textile workers destroyed machines automating their jobs. It draws parallels to modern anti-AI activism but notes key differences: Luddism was local and targeted specific machines, while AI concerns are global and datacenters can affect jobs worldwide.
A new report shows the share of U.S. full-time faculty job advertisements requiring applicants to address DEI fell from 25% in 2024 to 11% in 2025, representing a 56% relative decline.
Troy Hunt reflects on reaching his 500th weekly update video, noting that an audience question about happiness resonated most. He acknowledges that he and his wife Charlotte have chosen a non-traditional, intense, and sometimes stressful path without clear work-life boundaries.