Today the word “Luddite” describes anyone who opposes technology. The Luddites were English weavers and textile workers who destroyed weaving machinery to protest the automation of jobs in the Industrial Revolution.
The CIO job is arguably to provide data, infrastructure and tools to increase the productivity of people. Innovative technology means changes in how people do those jobs. With disruptive innovations this often means job destruction.
People largely accept this because it feels like you cannot stop progress. But also, because there was a feeling that progress will create other, often better paying jobs and we tend to remain confident that we personally benefit from all the upheaval.
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Source: IT Strategy