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Ars Technica

Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech

Friday, July 3, 2026


New York City held a Summer of Ludd festival featuring workshops and discussions about reducing technology use. The festival included sessions on analog alternatives to digital tools and the history of the Luddite movement of 19th-century England. Organizers said the event aimed to provide practical information about offline living. Attendance and specific dates were not provided in available reports.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/07/inside-the-luddite-festival-harnessing-gen-zs-rage-against-big-tech/

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