I'm pretty sure that the Luddite's were at least partly concerned with potential for the further exploitation of unskilled labour (in the case of mills at the time - child orphans). I don't think it would be fair to paint them as simply self-interested.
replyI'll never not find it ridiculous when people mention game theory in the topic of "luddites" not wanting child labor and what not
replyWhat were the issues that spawned the Luddite movement? What was their argument?
replyTheir issues and their argument was valid. The method they chose to use to achieve their goals was not.
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