Machine Breaking refers to the intentional act of damaging or sabotaging machinery, often as a form of protest against industrialization or labor conditions. This practice has historical roots, particularly during the Industrial Revolution, when workers, feeling threatened by machines taking their jobs, would destroy them to express their discontent. The term is also associated with the Luddite movement, where skilled artisans opposed the rise of mechanized production. While often seen as a radical response, Machine Breaking highlights the tensions between technological advancement and the impact on workers' rights and livelihoods.