The summer America became a nation of Luddites
They publishedThe Summer That America Became a Nation of Luddites
15 Aug, 09:30ZThe summer America became a nation of Luddites
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 15 Aug, 09:30Z
Latest reportThe Wall Street Journal · 15 Aug, 09:30Z
Span0 hours · two reports
Base — every candidate starts here5
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Public-interest terms in the text (courts, tariffs, ceasefire…)+1.25
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Significance8
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Why it matters
What
Protests over Flock cameras and data centers reflected growing American skepticism toward technology this summer.
Why
Public anxiety is challenging efforts to modernize as concerns grow about a new technological era.
Watch
Watch whether resistance becomes a lasting influence on American technology policy and culture.
Where the coverage comes from
Perspective mix: 1 center.
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How it unfolded — every article