technoplegic

English

Etymology

From techno- +‎ -plegic, implying paralysis by technology.

Noun

technoplegic (plural technoplegics)

1. (informal) A person who freezes up psychologically when confronted with new technology or resists technological advance.
   • 2000 March 4, Peckhammer [username], “Do Harleys have a future in a digital world?”, in rec.motorcycles.harley‎^[1] (Usenet):

     The technoplegics among you will probably spew your usual twaddle about how Cuba will be a democracy before these advancements hit the street.

Quotations

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