The Industrial Revolution
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Who is described as viewing technology as a divine phenomenon?

  • The Luddites
  • Kevin Kelly (correct)
  • Richard Conniff
  • Carlyle

    • What does the text suggest about living well with technology?

  • It requires resisting all forms of technology.
  • It requires embracing genetically modified crops.
  • It requires cutting the cord and shutting down the smartphone.
  • It requires questioning the ways technology shapes our lives. (correct)

    • What does Carlyle warn about regarding technology?

  • It can make us mechanical in head and in heart. (correct)
  • It can make us resistant to change.
  • It can cause chemical contamination in infants.
  • It can lead to the extinction of certain species.

    • Who is referred to as 'Osama bin Luddite'?

    <p>Osama bin Laden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Unabomber attack with?

    <p>Mail bombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Loyola University of Chicago professor Steven E. Jones observe about college students?

    <p>They discuss how technology dominates their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the original Luddites?

    <p>Highly skilled machine operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Luddites attack during their protests?

    <p>Textile machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the government's response to the Luddite protests?

    <p>Making machine-breaking a capital offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology did the Luddites commonly attack?

    <p>Stocking frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Luddites attacking during their protests?

    <p>Manufacturers who used machines in a fraudulent manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired and frightened the Luddites and the forces of law and order?

    <p>The phantom Ned Ludd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Ned Ludd and why did he become the symbolic leader of the Luddites?

    <p>A fictional character based on a young apprentice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Luddites attack frames with massive sledgehammers called 'Great Enoch'?

    <p>To express anger with style and swagger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the driving force behind TikTok?

    <p>Teenagers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members are there in the Luddite Club?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Logan Lane delete her social media accounts and say goodbye to her smartphone?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why did Biruk Watling become interested in stepping away from social media?

    <p>She read a novel that criticized how technology detaches users from reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Luddite Club stand for, according to Biruk Watling?

    <p>Using your day more wisely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the current members of the Luddite Club?

    <p>They will be going off to college next year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the future of the Luddite Club?

    <p>It will struggle to stay afloat without its current members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the average daily screen time of today's teens, who are part of Generation Z?

    <p>8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Logan Lane delete her social media accounts and say goodbye to her smartphone?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Luddite Club's stance on technology, according to the text?

    <p>Reject and oppose technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why did Biruk Watling become interested in stepping away from social media?

    <p>She read a novel that criticized technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Luddite Club stand for, according to Biruk Watling?

    <p>Reflecting on one's day and life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the future of the Luddite Club?

    <p>It will continue with new members joining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what inspired and frightened the Luddites and the forces of law and order?

    <p>The rapid pace of industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is home to around 12,000 of the world's most conservative Mennonites?

    <p>Belize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did a group of over 3,000 Canadian Mennonites immigrate to Belize?

    <p>20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industries do Mennonites dominate in Belize?

    <p>Poultry and dairy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the photographer's new book titled?

    <p>c.1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language do the Mennonites in Belize primarily speak?

    <p>Plautdietsch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literacy rate of Belize's Mennonite communities compared to other ethnic groups?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic activity are Belize's Mennonite communities mostly reliant on?

    <p>Commercial agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country offered land, religious freedom, and exemption from certain taxes to Canadian Mennonites in the late 1950s?

    <p>Belize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Belize's population do Mennonites represent?

    <p>Around 4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why Mennonites have moved around the world?

    <p>To find isolated farmland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language do the Mennonites in Belize primarily speak?

    <p>Plautdietsch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the photographer's new book, 'c.1950', focus on?

    <p>The idyllic life centered on family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literacy rate of Belize's Mennonite communities compared to other ethnic groups?

    <p>Lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the experience with the Mennonites have on the photographer's photography?

    <p>He became more interactive and social with people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Technology and Luddites

    • Thomas Carlyle is described as viewing technology as a divine phenomenon.
    • The text suggests that living well with technology requires a balanced approach.
    • Carlyle warns about the dehumanizing effects of technology.

    The Luddites

    • The original Luddites were 19th-century English textile workers who protested against the introduction of new machinery during the Industrial Revolution.
    • They attacked frames with massive sledgehammers called 'Great Enoch' during their protests.
    • The government responded to the Luddite protests with force, leading to many arrests and executions.
    • The Luddites commonly attacked machinery, particularly knitting frames.
    • They were attacking the machinery and the owners of the factories who were replacing them with machines.
    • What inspired and frightened the Luddites and the forces of law and order was the rapid change brought about by the Industrial Revolution.
    • Ned Ludd, a mythical figure, became the symbolic leader of the Luddites.

    The Modern Luddite Club

    • The Luddite Club is a group of people who are concerned about the impact of technology on their lives.
    • There are around 12 members in the Luddite Club.
    • The driving force behind TikTok is what brings people to the Luddite Club.
    • Logan Lane deleted her social media accounts and said goodbye to her smartphone at the age of 18.
    • Biruk Watling became interested in stepping away from social media due to feelings of anxiety and loneliness.
    • The Luddite Club stands for people who want to take a step back from technology and focus on human connections.
    • The text suggests that the current members of the Luddite Club are a diverse group of people who share similar concerns about technology.
    • The text suggests that the future of the Luddite Club is uncertain, but there is a growing interest in living with less technology.
    • The average daily screen time of today's teens, who are part of Generation Z, is around 7-8 hours.

    Mennonites in Belize

    • Belize is home to around 12,000 of the world's most conservative Mennonites.
    • A group of over 3,000 Canadian Mennonites immigrated to Belize in the 1960s.
    • Mennonites dominate industries such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing in Belize.
    • The photographer's new book, 'c.1950', focuses on the lives of Mennonites in Belize.
    • The Mennonites in Belize primarily speak Low German.
    • The literacy rate of Belize's Mennonite communities is higher compared to other ethnic groups.
    • Belize's Mennonite communities are mostly reliant on agriculture and farming.
    • Canada offered land, religious freedom, and exemption from certain taxes to Canadian Mennonites in the late 1950s.
    • Mennonites represent around 10% of Belize's population.
    • The main reason why Mennonites have moved around the world is to maintain their cultural and religious identity.
    • The experience with the Mennonites had a profound impact on the photographer's photography, making him more aware of the importance of community and simplicity.

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    Quiz: The Impact of Industrial Revolution on Labor and Machines Discover how the Industrial Revolution transformed the textile industry and created new job opportunities. Learn about the labor disputes and violent resistance that arose due to advancements in machinery. Explore the fears and concerns of workers as efficiency increased during this revolutionary period.

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