Luddites 200 Benefit Gig

Event published by Luddites200 Organising Forum

Event date: November 24, 2011 19:00

Tagged as: luddites technology technology_debate

Places: leeds woodhouse

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BOFF WHALLEY & PHIL MOODY (CHUMBAWAMBA)
THEO SIMON (SEIZE THE DAY)
GARY KAYE
THREE SHEETS T'WIND
RAPHAEL ATTAR VARIETY HOUR
DAN AUDIO
DOCTERRE

Tickets £6 on the door (£4 concessions)
Book online in advance for £5 at http://luddites200blog.org.uk/leeds-event-ticketing or email luddites200@yahoo.co.uk

The Luddites were Yorkshire textile workers, who in 1811-13 smashed machines which were destroying their livelihoods, in a time of economic austerity. But they were not the mindless vandals and opponents of progress that scientists have portrayed them as - they broke only machines they thought 'hurtful to commonality' i.e. to the common good. The Luddites200 group is celebrating this anniversary to honour their memory. We want to start a debate about the continuing use of technology to destroy jobs, e.g. in the public sector cuts. We want an open debate on issues like GM food, nuclear power, surveillance and plans to manipulate the Earth's climate, a debate that is not distorted by the branding of those with concerns as 'Luddites'.

Proceeds of the benefit gig will be used to organise a cultural/ideas festival in April 2012, a gathering of technology politics activists in July 2012 and to produce publications and videos.

 

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