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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Industrial Society and Its Future
Book • 2020
Theodore Kaczynski's "Industrial Society and Its Future," also known as the Unabomber Manifesto, is a critique of industrial society's negative impacts on human life and the environment.
It argues that technological advancements have led to alienation, environmental destruction, and a loss of individual autonomy.
Kaczynski advocates for a return to a simpler, more natural way of life, rejecting the complexities and control of modern society.
The manifesto's radical ideas sparked intense debate and controversy, making it a significant text in discussions about technology, society, and the environment.
Its influence extends beyond its controversial origins, prompting ongoing discussions about the ethical implications of technological progress and the potential for societal collapse.
It argues that technological advancements have led to alienation, environmental destruction, and a loss of individual autonomy.
Kaczynski advocates for a return to a simpler, more natural way of life, rejecting the complexities and control of modern society.
The manifesto's radical ideas sparked intense debate and controversy, making it a significant text in discussions about technology, society, and the environment.
Its influence extends beyond its controversial origins, prompting ongoing discussions about the ethical implications of technological progress and the potential for societal collapse.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Mentioned by 
Sean Fleming when discussing the influence of the Unabomber's Manifesto on Luigi Mangione.
Sean Fleming when discussing the influence of the Unabomber's Manifesto on Luigi Mangione.
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Trump v. Mangione
Mentioned throughout the podcast as the central figure whose manifesto is being discussed.
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The Sunday Read: ‘The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber’
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Gurwinder Bhogal in relation to surrogate activities and the artificial creation of struggles in modern life.
Gurwinder Bhogal in relation to surrogate activities and the artificial creation of struggles in modern life.
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#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
Mentioned by Joshua Citarella as a text read by Luigi Mangione, influencing his worldview.
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Episode 425: The Blue Light Killer
Mentioned in the context of the suspect's Goodreads profile, where he gave the book a four-star rating and shared a lengthy review.
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#407: United Healthcare CEO Shot In Public, But Nation Wants Killer Freed: EVERYTHING We Know So Far
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Demetri Kofinas in relation to the "power process" and its relevance to the themes of 
Christine Rosen 's book.
Demetri Kofinas in relation to the "power process" and its relevance to the themes of Christine Rosen 's book.
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Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World | Christine Rosen
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Ryan Sean Adams as a source for a passage discussing the potential for machines to control human society.
Ryan Sean Adams as a source for a passage discussing the potential for machines to control human society.
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136 - WWIII vs the Machines | Demetri Kofinas
Mentioned by Amory Sivertson in relation to Luigi Mangione's Goodreads review, highlighting the suspect's apparent agreement with Kaczynski's anti-corporate views.
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The Internet Does Its Thing with Luigi Mangione
Mentioned by Robert Evans in the discussion of Luigi Mangione's online activity and his engagement with Kaczynski's work.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 160
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Josh Citarella as a book read by Luigi, sparking much discussion online and representing a significant shift in his thinking.
Josh Citarella as a book read by Luigi, sparking much discussion online and representing a significant shift in his thinking.
Reality, fiction, and Luigi Mangione, with Joshua Citarella
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Krystal Ball when discussing the Unabomber's death and the renewed interest in his anti-modernity manifesto.
Krystal Ball when discussing the Unabomber's death and the renewed interest in his anti-modernity manifesto.
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