On one hand, it's because (as you note) relatively useless people can be easily displaced. On the other hand, doomer luddites misunderstand it's capabilities and think it will solve problems at an exponential rate, but not create new ones at a same exponential rate.
What about us techno-savvy luddites who see it for the massive power that it is and simply don't trust a bunch of filthy apes to wield it without bringing more evil into the world?
You don't have them wield it, you wield it yourself.
Adopt new technology to your society, particularly weapons. Do not reject it whole heartedly. This is why Gab AI is a good idea.
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca were absolutely wiped out by the Spanish with pikes, swords, and a couple cannons.
The Black Feet, Navajo, and Nez Pierce acquired both firearms and horses and managed to hold on for significantly longer. Even in a loosing struggle where you are guaranteed to be conquered (like a Mongol invasion) your primary objective needs to be to adapt as quickly as possible and keep building it within the boundaries and restrictions of your culture.
This is why the Japanese went from nearly being an uncontacted medieval people, to the most dangerous navy in the world within the span of a single century.
On one hand, it's because (as you note) relatively useless people can be easily displaced. On the other hand, doomer luddites misunderstand it's capabilities and think it will solve problems at an exponential rate, but not create new ones at a same exponential rate.
What about us techno-savvy luddites who see it for the massive power that it is and simply don't trust a bunch of filthy apes to wield it without bringing more evil into the world?
You don't have them wield it, you wield it yourself.
Adopt new technology to your society, particularly weapons. Do not reject it whole heartedly. This is why Gab AI is a good idea.
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca were absolutely wiped out by the Spanish with pikes, swords, and a couple cannons.
The Black Feet, Navajo, and Nez Pierce acquired both firearms and horses and managed to hold on for significantly longer. Even in a loosing struggle where you are guaranteed to be conquered (like a Mongol invasion) your primary objective needs to be to adapt as quickly as possible and keep building it within the boundaries and restrictions of your culture.
This is why the Japanese went from nearly being an uncontacted medieval people, to the most dangerous navy in the world within the span of a single century.