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> The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in “advanced” countries, but they have destabilized society, have made life unfulfilling, have subjected human beings to indignities, have led to widespread psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world.

The continued development of technology will worsen the situation.

—Spicy Secret Santa

nothing like the indignity of dying from an ingrown toenail at 26

See also: The Agricultural Revolution Has Been A Disaster for the Human Race.

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yeah, yeah, let's go back to hunting and gathering. The ultimate in make the world great again for yobs who consider themselves liberal rather than survivalist fascists. Why bring back the 1950s when you could bring back 10,000 BC?

You know the nice thing about modern civilization? You're free to go build a shack in Montana and live on berries without modern medicine. If or when you need medical assistance it'll be a phone call away. Till then, enjoy your natural life, just don't mail anything.

No one should ever have left the oceans.

„In the beginning the Universe was created. This had made many people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move“

Nothing like the indignity of being run over by someone driving a car

I think a big difference is that now we have a lot of examples of what certain types of technology is likely to get used for, and how that affects our daily lives.

> but alas it is impossible to live outside of it when you have a family

Who's not willing to do it with you.