You hear people claim the Amish are "anti-technology" (Weird Al's video may have had something to do with that...). But is it really the case?

One of the most fascinating aspects of the Amish is their approach to technology. For example: why do Amish ride in cars - but don't drive them? Some people think how the Amish use technology is hypocritical...but there is a reasoning behind it.

Like with other things Amish, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question. But in this video I explain the ins and outs of the Amish approach to technology - and how things can vary in different Amish communities.

My name is Erik Wesner and I'm not Amish. But back in 2004, I met the Amish by accident...while selling books door-to-door. Since then, I've visited over 5,000 Amish homes, and dozens of Amish communities. I write about the Amish at [ Ссылка ]

Image credits: Jim Halverson, S.I., Don Burke ([ Ссылка ])

Some stock footage provided by Videvo, downloaded from [ Ссылка ]

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