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In article <1806@accuvax.nwu.edu>,
    john@zygot.ati.com (John Higdon) writes:

| The word "Luddite" comes to mind: A person who automatically resists
| change, particularly technological.

I was under the impression that the Luddites resisted the introduction
of technology because it would put them out of a job.  Can't really
blame 'em - no such thing as unemployment benefits in those days.  

This got discussed to death in sci.space on NASA vs. Christics.


Dave Horsfall (VK2KFU),  Alcatel STC Australia,  dave@stcns3.stc.oz.AU
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