In 19th century England, Luddites broke into factories at night to destroy the new, efficient machinery that threatened their jobs. The term has since been applied to anyone fearful or resistent to new technology. In this section the editor remarks on her once suspicious claims of new computer technology. But just like the exaggerated claims of some technology proponents, these fears are unfounded. Technology is broader than computer use. It is intertwined with our everyday lives from cars to kitchen appliances to pen and paper.