Get with the times — here's what a 'Luddite' means today (opens original article in a new tab)

The term 'Luddite' is often used derogatorily to describe technology-resistant people, but originally referred to 19th-century workers protesting industrialization's negative effects.

• The term 'Luddite' is often used as a derogatory label for people resistant to technology
• The original Luddites were not against technology but protested against industrialization's negative impacts
• NPR's Word of the Week explores the historical context of the term