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* The effect of the alien attack in the ''AudioPlay/BigFinishDoctorWho'' audio drama ''Technophobia'' starts out like this, but is eventually subverted: Initally the "technophobia" manifests in a tech genius convinced that a voice interface ''she designed'' is haunted because it talks to her, or a cleaner suddenly unable to comprehend his own vacuum cleaner. But as the degradation progresses, the tech genius is unable to understand a "writing stick", and eventually loses her ability to comprehend ''language''.

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* The effect of the alien attack in the ''AudioPlay/BigFinishDoctorWho'' audio drama ''Technophobia'' ''[[[Recap/BigFinishDoctorWhoTDAS1E1Technophobia Technophobia]]'' starts out like this, but is eventually subverted: Initally the "technophobia" manifests in a tech genius convinced that a voice interface ''she designed'' is haunted because it talks to her, or a cleaner suddenly unable to comprehend his own vacuum cleaner. But as the degradation progresses, the tech genius is unable to understand a "writing stick", and eventually loses her ability to comprehend ''language''.
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* Averted with [[Wiki/SCPFoundation SCP]]-[[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2184 2184]], a mammoth that [[WalkingTechbane causes the destruction]] of all objects created with post-Stone Age technology. It can even cause a fire to go out if it was lit with a match and ignores the existence of a pit dug with shovels or explosives.

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* Averted with [[Wiki/SCPFoundation [[Website/SCPFoundation SCP]]-[[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2184 2184]], a mammoth that [[WalkingTechbane causes the destruction]] of all objects created with post-Stone Age technology. It can even cause a fire to go out if it was lit with a match and ignores the existence of a pit dug with shovels or explosives.
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In fiction, however, the definition tends to get narrowed down to "inventions created within the last century" or even "anything digital". If you've got an episode where Alice mentions the presence of [[MagicHarmsTechnology magic is making technology not work]] and they've have to do it old-school, don't worry -- your slingshot would still work fine, and your clothes won't suddenly disintegrate into dust.

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In fiction, however, the definition tends to get narrowed down to "inventions created within the last century" or even "anything digital". If you've got an episode where Alice mentions the presence of [[MagicHarmsTechnology magic is making technology not work]] and they've they have to do it old-school, don't worry -- your slingshot would still work fine, and your clothes won't suddenly disintegrate into dust.



* The effect of the alien attack in the ''AudioPlay/BigFinishDoctorWho'' audio drama ''Technophobia'' starts out like this, but is eventually subverted: Initally the "technophobia" manifests in a tech genius convinced that a voice-interface ''she designed'' is haunted because it talks to her, or a cleaner suddenly unable to comprehend his own vacuum cleaner. But as the degradation progresses, the tech genius is unable to understand a "writing stick", and eventually loses her ability to comprehend ''language''.

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* The effect of the alien attack in the ''AudioPlay/BigFinishDoctorWho'' audio drama ''Technophobia'' starts out like this, but is eventually subverted: Initally the "technophobia" manifests in a tech genius convinced that a voice-interface voice interface ''she designed'' is haunted because it talks to her, or a cleaner suddenly unable to comprehend his own vacuum cleaner. But as the degradation progresses, the tech genius is unable to understand a "writing stick", and eventually loses her ability to comprehend ''language''.



* In ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' it's mentioned that the level of magic around Hogwarts causes havoc with technology. A camera, however, is able to work just fine with little explanation. Said camera uses darkroom-developed film, so it can be assumed it's a purely mechanical model. Combined with the fact watches work just fine, it can be assumed the concentrated magic screws with any ''electronics'' more complex than a quartz oscillator. What is a result of this effect and what's a deliberate choice are often hard to disentangle; there are certainly no electronics in pens or notebook paper, but everyone has to make do with quills and parchment.

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* In ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' it's mentioned that the level of magic around Hogwarts causes havoc with technology. A camera, however, is able to work just fine with little explanation. Said camera uses darkroom-developed film, so it can be assumed it's a purely mechanical model. Combined with the fact that watches work just fine, it can be assumed the concentrated magic screws with any ''electronics'' more complex than a quartz oscillator. What is a result of this effect and what's a deliberate choice are often hard to disentangle; there are certainly no electronics in pens or notebook paper, but everyone has to make do with quills and parchment.



* In the ''Literature/SmokeAndShadows'' series, magic involves the manipulation of ''all'' forms of energy. That can interfere with technology that is powered by electricity or emits things like radio waves. But in most cases this only happens if the particular magic being used specifically affects those things. Sometimes the exact reason may be mysterious. For example, Caulfield House drains energy from electrical devices and jams radio waves. But things like a kerosene fueled lantern work just fine.

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* In the ''Literature/SmokeAndShadows'' series, magic involves the manipulation of ''all'' forms of energy. That can interfere with technology that is powered by electricity or emits things like radio waves. But in most cases cases, this only happens if the particular magic being used specifically affects those things. Sometimes the exact reason may be mysterious. For example, Caulfield House drains energy from electrical devices and jams radio waves. But things like a kerosene fueled kerosene-fueled lantern work just fine.



* Caesar's Legion in ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' reject "modern" technology for fostering human weakness, with rather arbitrary boundaries for what is or isn't allowed--which isn't made clearer by Caesar [[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem blatantly exempting himself from his own rules]]. Using most weapons (apparently including energy weapons and advanced {{Power Fist}}s) is fine, but they can't manufacture or rely on them, or use robots. The Legion only allow "tribal medicine" and not chems (drugs), not even [[HealingPotion stimpaks]], but the crafting system (and achievements) indicates the healing powder and bitter drink they use is ''literally the same drug'' dispensed by stimpaks. Even more bizarre, the Legion uses, manufactures, and possibly ''invented'' hydra, which is a very addictive chem.

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* Caesar's Legion in ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' reject "modern" technology for fostering human weakness, with rather arbitrary boundaries for what is or isn't allowed--which isn't made clearer by Caesar [[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem blatantly exempting himself from his own rules]]. Using most weapons (apparently including energy weapons and advanced {{Power Fist}}s) is fine, but they can't manufacture or rely on them, them or use robots. The Legion only allow "tribal medicine" and not chems (drugs), not even [[HealingPotion stimpaks]], but the crafting system (and achievements) indicates the healing powder and bitter drink they use is ''literally the same drug'' dispensed by stimpaks. Even more bizarre, the Legion uses, manufactures, and possibly ''invented'' hydra, which is a very addictive chem.



** Vogel, a Zamoran, at one point uses metaphor about how it's more rewarding to climb a tree to get fruit than it is to get them with a ladder to explain his people's Luddite culture. This only allows the main cast to belittle and deconstruct his beliefs by pointing out that ladders aren't high tech, are more safe than climbing a tree by hand and can actually be harder than climbing the tree in certain situations.
* Averted and lampshaded in one ''Webcomic/ArthurKingOfTimeAndSpace'' strip, which has Lancelot trying to teach Guenevere how to use stirrups in the baseline arc, Guenevere complaining about a telepathic command system in the space arc, and Guenevere struggling with her smartphone in the modern arc and sayng she "hates technology".

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** Vogel, a Zamoran, at one point uses a metaphor about how it's more rewarding to climb a tree to get fruit than it is to get them with a ladder to explain his people's Luddite culture. This only allows the main cast to belittle and deconstruct his beliefs by pointing out that ladders aren't high tech, are more safe than climbing a tree by hand hand, and can actually be harder than climbing the tree in certain situations.
* Averted and lampshaded in one ''Webcomic/ArthurKingOfTimeAndSpace'' strip, which has Lancelot trying to teach Guenevere how to use stirrups in the baseline arc, Guenevere complaining about a telepathic command system in the space arc, and Guenevere struggling with her smartphone in the modern arc and sayng saying she "hates technology".



* Averted with [[Wiki/SCPFoundation SCP]]-[[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2184 2184]], a mammoth that [[WalkingTechbane causes the destruction]] of all objects created with post-Stone Age technology. It can even cause a fire to go out if it was lit with a match, and ignores the existence of a pit dug with shovels or explosives.

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* Averted with [[Wiki/SCPFoundation SCP]]-[[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2184 2184]], a mammoth that [[WalkingTechbane causes the destruction]] of all objects created with post-Stone Age technology. It can even cause a fire to go out if it was lit with a match, match and ignores the existence of a pit dug with shovels or explosives.



** In the episode "Savages", Cap challenges Tony to go a day without technology, which Tony interpets as dragging the Avengers to the Savage Land. The definition of technology doesn't seem to include fire, building a shelter (which Tony even calls "engineering"), Hawkeye using a sling, or even Tony forging new armor using local materials and methods. PlayedForLaughs when they decide Falcon's mom's cookies are fine, because they're home-made.

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** In the episode "Savages", Cap challenges Tony to go a day without technology, which Tony interpets interprets as dragging the Avengers to the Savage Land. The definition of technology doesn't seem to include fire, building a shelter (which Tony even calls "engineering"), Hawkeye using a sling, or even Tony forging new armor using local materials and methods. PlayedForLaughs when they decide Falcon's mom's cookies are fine, fine because they're home-made.homemade.
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In fiction, however, the definition tends to get narrowed down to "inventions created within the last century" or even "anything digital". If you've got an episode where Alice mentions the presence of [[MaficHarmsTechnology magic is making technology not work]] and they've have to do it old-school, don't worry -- your slingshot would still work fine, and your clothes won't suddenly disintegrate into dust.

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In fiction, however, the definition tends to get narrowed down to "inventions created within the last century" or even "anything digital". If you've got an episode where Alice mentions the presence of [[MaficHarmsTechnology [[MagicHarmsTechnology magic is making technology not work]] and they've have to do it old-school, don't worry -- your slingshot would still work fine, and your clothes won't suddenly disintegrate into dust.
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In fiction, however, the definition tends to get narrowed down to "inventions created within the last century" or even "anything digital". If you've got an episode where Alice mentions the presence of [[MagicVersusScience magic is making technology not work]] and they've have to do it old-school, don't worry -- your slingshot would still work fine, and your clothes won't suddenly disintegrate into dust.

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In fiction, however, the definition tends to get narrowed down to "inventions created within the last century" or even "anything digital". If you've got an episode where Alice mentions the presence of [[MagicVersusScience [[MaficHarmsTechnology magic is making technology not work]] and they've have to do it old-school, don't worry -- your slingshot would still work fine, and your clothes won't suddenly disintegrate into dust.
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* Averted with [[Wiki/SCPFoundation SCP]]-[[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2184 2184]], a mammoth that causes the destruction of all objects created with post-Stone Age technology. It can even cause a fire to go out if it was lit with a match, and ignores the existence of a pit dug with shovels or explosives.

to:

* Averted with [[Wiki/SCPFoundation SCP]]-[[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2184 2184]], a mammoth that [[WalkingTechbane causes the destruction destruction]] of all objects created with post-Stone Age technology. It can even cause a fire to go out if it was lit with a match, and ignores the existence of a pit dug with shovels or explosives.

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