Modern Tech Titans Follow precedent Set by 18th Century Disruptor Who Exploited Workers

The inhumane cost of capitalism and the origins of rebellion against big tech

Key points:

1. The first tech titans were not building global information networks or commercial space rockets, but were instead focused on yarn and cloth production.
2. Entrepreneurs in the 18th and 19th centuries saw opportunities to use technology to disrupt existing customs and increase profits.
3. Richard Arkwright, considered the first tech titan, combined automated machinery with a strict work regime and labor exploitation to achieve massive wealth and success.