28 Questions
What is the name of the group of Brooklyn high school students who promote a lifestyle of self-liberation from social media and technology?
The Luddite Club
What is the benefit of abandoning social media and technology according to the Luddite Club?
Better self-esteem, decreased anxiety related to social networks, and a growing interest in reading and nature
What percentage of Generation Z respondents said they had stopped or are considering stopping at least one social media platform?
50%
What is the main goal of the 'Log Off' movement?
To provide a space for conversation about the harm caused by social networks and how to use them in healthier way
How many countries have been engaged with the 'Log Off' movement?
More than a dozen countries
What is the main concern of the teenagers who are part of the 'Log Off' movement?
Placing their mental health in the hands of for-profit tech companies
What is the term used to describe individuals who are turning their backs on the ultra-connected, digital society?
Neo-Luddites
What percentage of 12-year-olds own their own smartphone according to a French study by the Heaven agency?
89%
What was the original purpose of the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
To protest against the use of weaving machines
What is the main reason behind the neo-Luddite movement according to the media L'Observateur?
To resist government surveillance and a form of capitalism
What percentage of the French population owns a mobile phone according to an INSEE study?
95%
What is one of the fronts that neo-Luddites fight on according to the media L'Observateur?
Ecological battles against GMOs and nuclear power
What is the name of the worker who initiated the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
Ned Ludd
What is one of the reasons behind the growing mistrust of technology companies?
The government's surveillance policies
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?
87%
What is the name of the movement that opposes the progression of new technologies?
The Neo-Luddite Movement
According to an INSEE study, what percentage of the French population owns a mobile phone?
95%
What is one of the fronts that neo-Luddites fight on according to the media L'Observateur?
Ecological battles against GMOs and nuclear power
Who initiated the Luddite movement in the late 18th century?
Ned Ludd
What is the main reason behind the growing mistrust of technology companies?
Government surveillance
What is the name of the agency that conducted the study on the use of social networks among younger people?
The Heaven agency
What is the percentage of the French population that owns a smartphone according to an INSEE study?
77%
What is the primary goal of the 'Luddite Club' and similar movements?
To promote a healthier balance between technology use and other aspects of life
What is a key difference between the original Luddite movement and the modern neo-Luddite movement?
The modern movement focuses on technology, whereas the original movement focused on industrial machinery
What is a key concern of the teenagers involved in the 'Log Off' movement?
The impact of social media on their mental health
What is a key benefit of abandoning social media and technology, according to the Luddite Club?
Better self-esteem and decreased anxiety
What is a key similarity between the original Luddite movement and the modern neo-Luddite movement?
Both movements were driven by concerns over the impact of technology on society
What is a key difference between the Luddite Club and the 'Log Off' movement?
The Luddite Club is focused on abandoning technology, while the 'Log Off' movement is focused on healthier technology use
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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