What is Post-Luddism?
With the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technology, many people have begun to worry about losing their jobs. In this context, researchers have named the fear of losing one's job due to artificial intelligence "post-luddism." So, what is "post-luddism"? Here is the answer...
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With the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into human life, the fear of losing one's profession has come to the forefront for many. The impact of artificial intelligence has begun to be felt much more noticeably, especially in the communication sector in fields such as public relations, advertising, and journalism. In this context, academics from Sivas Cumhuriyet University (SCÜ) have named the fear of losing one's job due to artificial intelligence "post-luddism" in a study they participated in.
WHAT IS POST-LUDDISM?
Luddism is known as machine-breaking, particularly during the time of the Second Industrial Revolution. Luddism is a concept that refers to individuals who, fearing the loss of their jobs during that period, broke the technological machines they held responsible for this fear. The name 'Post-Luddism' has been given to the fear of losing one's job related to artificial intelligence, and even to the tendency to cause damage to artificial intelligence.