Ned Ludd

Ned Ludd is a legendary figure associated with the Luddites, a social movement of English textile workers in the early 19th century who protested against the mechanization of their industry. The Luddite movement, named after Ludd, was characterized by the destruction of machinery that they believed threatened their jobs and livelihoods. The protests reflected broader concerns about the social and economic impacts of the Industrial Revolution, and Ludd's name has since become synonymous with resistance to technological change.