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Why was Gandhiji critical of machines?
Why was Gandhiji critical of machines?
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When analyzing a critique, always try to understand the underlying factors and the point of view of the critic.
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Gandhiji was critical of machines because he thought that they enslaved humans and displaced labour. According to him, modern technology made humans dependent on them and it also took away the employment opportunities.
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