"technopessimism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: techno-pessimism [alternative]
Etymology: From techno- + pessimism. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|techno|pessimism}} techno- + pessimism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} technopessimism (uncountable)
  1. The belief that modern technology will have negative effects on society. Tags: uncountable Related terms: technopessimist Coordinate_terms: technodeterminism#Noun, techno-futurism#Noun

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