The article discusses the impact of technological progress on rural America, leading to economic and social devastation. The authors argue that technology has made the country as a whole richer but has reduced economic opportunities in rural areas. The decline of rural jobs has led to a sense of loss of dignity and has fueled white rural rage. Despite federal aid and de facto money transfers from urban to rural areas, the sense of dignity remains lost. This loss of dignity may explain the misdirected anger and support for politicians who validate this resentment. The article concludes that white rural rage is a significant threat to American democracy, but offers no clear solution to address it.