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Sam M
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(i was on 47 last time, not 57—oops!!)
just finished George Mellor’s introduction; loving the use of the great comet of 1811 as a bad omen for the industrial revolution: burns bright and strong, though it helps absolutely nobody underneath. short section but i just wanted a short read anyways since its bene 16 days!!!! since i last read anything
— Feb 13, 2026 03:16PM
just finished George Mellor’s introduction; loving the use of the great comet of 1811 as a bad omen for the industrial revolution: burns bright and strong, though it helps absolutely nobody underneath. short section but i just wanted a short read anyways since its bene 16 days!!!! since i last read anything
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Sam M
is on page 57 of 633
intro done! we learn about Ned Ludd, the man who ignited the fire in every anti-machinists heart, Edmund Cartwright, a clerical poet obsessed with automating work, Richard Arkwright, who also brought forth a lot of machines that reduced manpower, among a few others. reading about everyones unified rage against these new machines is knd of reassuring but in turn twice as horrifying modern day, knowing we prob wont win
— Jan 28, 2026 06:39AM
Sam M
is on page 34 of 633
very smart decision by the author to release something so applicable like this; he truly seems intrigued by the causes and results of the Luddite revolution, and already i can tell this is going to be a great read. you wouldnt have thought automated machines raking jobs away wouldve been an issue nearly 300 years ago, but it was! its crazy stuff, and i was also surprised to seeLord Byron and Mary Godwyn in the intro!
— Jan 27, 2026 03:52PM
