John Henry

The legend is quite old, really.  We humans fear our abilities are exceeded by our creations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI0D44zYP-Q

Frankenstein, HAL, Big Data, John Henry.

John Henry said to his captain,

"A man is nothing but a man,

But before I let your steam drill beat me down,

I'd die with a hammer in my hand, Lord, Lord,

    I'd die with a hammer in my hand."