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What is the name of the group of Brooklyn high school students who promote a lifestyle of self-liberation from social media and technology?
What is the name of the group of Brooklyn high school students who promote a lifestyle of self-liberation from social media and technology?
What is the benefit of abandoning social media and technology according to the Luddite Club?
What is the benefit of abandoning social media and technology according to the Luddite Club?
What percentage of Generation Z respondents said they had stopped or are considering stopping at least one social media platform?
What percentage of Generation Z respondents said they had stopped or are considering stopping at least one social media platform?
What is the main goal of the 'Log Off' movement?
What is the main goal of the 'Log Off' movement?
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How many countries have been engaged with the 'Log Off' movement?
How many countries have been engaged with the 'Log Off' movement?
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What is the main concern of the teenagers who are part of the 'Log Off' movement?
What is the main concern of the teenagers who are part of the 'Log Off' movement?
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What is the term used to describe individuals who are turning their backs on the ultra-connected, digital society?
What is the term used to describe individuals who are turning their backs on the ultra-connected, digital society?
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What percentage of 12-year-olds own their own smartphone according to a French study by the Heaven agency?
What percentage of 12-year-olds own their own smartphone according to a French study by the Heaven agency?
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What was the original purpose of the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
What was the original purpose of the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
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What is the main reason behind the neo-Luddite movement according to the media L'Observateur?
What is the main reason behind the neo-Luddite movement according to the media L'Observateur?
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What percentage of the French population owns a mobile phone according to an INSEE study?
What percentage of the French population owns a mobile phone according to an INSEE study?
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What is one of the fronts that neo-Luddites fight on according to the media L'Observateur?
What is one of the fronts that neo-Luddites fight on according to the media L'Observateur?
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What is the name of the worker who initiated the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
What is the name of the worker who initiated the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
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What is one of the reasons behind the growing mistrust of technology companies?
What is one of the reasons behind the growing mistrust of technology companies?
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What is the percentage of 11-12 year olds who regularly use at least one social application according to a French study by the Heaven agency?
What is the percentage of 11-12 year olds who regularly use at least one social application according to a French study by the Heaven agency?
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What is the name of the movement that opposes the progression of new technologies?
What is the name of the movement that opposes the progression of new technologies?
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According to an INSEE study, what percentage of the French population owns a mobile phone?
According to an INSEE study, what percentage of the French population owns a mobile phone?
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What is one of the fronts that neo-Luddites fight on according to the media L'Observateur?
What is one of the fronts that neo-Luddites fight on according to the media L'Observateur?
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Who initiated the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
Who initiated the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
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What is the main reason behind the growing mistrust of technology companies?
What is the main reason behind the growing mistrust of technology companies?
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What is the name of the agency that conducted the study on the use of social networks among younger people?
What is the name of the agency that conducted the study on the use of social networks among younger people?
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What is the percentage of the French population that owns a smartphone according to an INSEE study?
What is the percentage of the French population that owns a smartphone according to an INSEE study?
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What is the primary goal of the 'Luddite Club' and similar movements?
What is the primary goal of the 'Luddite Club' and similar movements?
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What is a key difference between the original Luddite movement and the modern neo-Luddite movement?
What is a key difference between the original Luddite movement and the modern neo-Luddite movement?
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What is a key concern of the teenagers involved in the 'Log Off' movement?
What is a key concern of the teenagers involved in the 'Log Off' movement?
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What is a key benefit of abandoning social media and technology, according to the Luddite Club?
What is a key benefit of abandoning social media and technology, according to the Luddite Club?
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What is a key similarity between the original Luddite movement and the modern neo-Luddite movement?
What is a key similarity between the original Luddite movement and the modern neo-Luddite movement?
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What is a key difference between the Luddite Club and the 'Log Off' movement?
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Study Notes
The Rise of Neo-Luddism
- A growing movement of people, particularly among the younger generation, are rejecting the ultra-connected, digital society and turning their backs on technology companies.
- This movement is called neo-Luddism or modern Luddism, named after the Luddist movement that opposed the use of weaving machines in the 18th century.
Statistics on Smartphone and Social Media Usage
- 89% of 12-year-olds own their own smartphone, and 87% of 11-12 year olds regularly use at least one social application (French study by Heaven agency).
- 95% of the French population owns a mobile phone, and 77% own a smartphone (INSEE study).
The Neo-Luddite Movement
- Neo-Luddites fight on several fronts, including ecological battles against GMOs and nuclear power, and resisting government surveillance and capitalism.
- The movement is not just about rejecting technology, but also about promoting a healthier lifestyle, self-liberation, and better self-esteem.
Examples of Neo-Luddite Initiatives
- The "Luddite Club", a group of Brooklyn high school students, promotes a lifestyle of self-liberation from social media and technology, and offers digital cures to other students.
- The "Log Off" movement, launched in 2020 in the United States, provides a space for conversation about the harm caused by social networks and how to use them in a healthier way.
Generation Z's Views on Social Media
- Half of Generation Z respondents (born after 1995) said they had stopped or are considering stopping at least one social media platform (Hill Holliday study).
The Rise of Neo-Luddism
- A growing movement of people, particularly among the younger generation, are rejecting the ultra-connected, digital society and turning their backs on technology companies.
- This movement is called neo-Luddism or modern Luddism, named after the Luddist movement that opposed the use of weaving machines in the 18th century.
Statistics on Smartphone and Social Media Usage
- 89% of 12-year-olds own their own smartphone, and 87% of 11-12 year olds regularly use at least one social application (French study by Heaven agency).
- 95% of the French population owns a mobile phone, and 77% own a smartphone (INSEE study).
The Neo-Luddite Movement
- Neo-Luddites fight on several fronts, including ecological battles against GMOs and nuclear power, and resisting government surveillance and capitalism.
- The movement is not just about rejecting technology, but also about promoting a healthier lifestyle, self-liberation, and better self-esteem.
Examples of Neo-Luddite Initiatives
- The "Luddite Club", a group of Brooklyn high school students, promotes a lifestyle of self-liberation from social media and technology, and offers digital cures to other students.
- The "Log Off" movement, launched in 2020 in the United States, provides a space for conversation about the harm caused by social networks and how to use them in a healthier way.
Generation Z's Views on Social Media
- Half of Generation Z respondents (born after 1995) said they had stopped or are considering stopping at least one social media platform (Hill Holliday study).
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Explore the growing movement of people rejecting ultra-connected digital society and the statistics on smartphone and social media usage among younger generations.
