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Neo-Luddite
Last modified: Friday, January 16, 2009 

A slang term used to describe an individual who believes that using science and technology will have moral and social implications on society. Neo-Luddite is used to describe those who are considered to be anti-technology, or those who dislike or have a difficult time understanding and using modern science and technology. The word Luddite is a historical political movement term used to describe people who are opposed to technological innovations. Neo-Luddite is the modern term used to describe a Luddite.

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