Luddite

The leader of the Luddites. A luddite is a person opposed to technological change.

A luddite is a person opposed to technological change. The term Luddite carries a connotation of destroying new technology.

First recorded in 1811 it was named for Ned Ludd. The Luddites were originally people opposed to job loss as a result of the Industrial Revolution in 19th century England and who sometimes resorted to violent protests, breaking into factories, and attacking machinery.

See also

• Change management