The summer America became a nation of Luddites
Protests over Flock cameras and data centers reflected growing American skepticism toward technology this summer.
Why it matters. Public anxiety is challenging efforts to modernize as concerns grow about a new technological era.
What to watch. Watch whether resistance becomes a lasting influence on American technology policy and culture.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal“The Summer That America Became a Nation of Luddites”
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