The Automator’s Playbook: Surviving AI (Brian Merchant)

April 11th, 1812. A column of weavers marches on a fortress mill. History calls them 'Luddites'—ignorant machine-smashers. History is wrong.In today's briefing, we reveal why the Luddite rebellion was actually the first war against Big Tech's 'Automator Playbook'—the exact same strategy Silicon Valley is using to devalue your work with AI right now. We explain why technology is political, not inevitable, and how the 'shoddy' products of the 1800s mirror the AI hallucinations of today.Enjoyed this?Unlock the full masterclass to get the 3-step strategy for 'Modern Luddism' that protects your career from the algorithm. Click the link to upgrade.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!