He was a mathematical genius who vanished into the wilderness... and became one of America’s most notorious terrorists.
In this episode, we'll explore the life of the Unabomber, the manifesto that finally exposed him, and the manhunt that lasted 17 years.
- 1995 newspapers publish manifesto; FBI hopes someone recognises author.
- Manifesto argues technology enslaves and crushes freedom.
- David Kaczynski recognises his brother’s writing style.
- Ted’s childhood genius, social isolation, and a Harvard study.
- Leaves academia; Montana cabin life fuels anti-technology radicalisation.
- Bombings kill three, injure twenty-three; targets linked to technology.
- Long, expensive manhunt; few clues for years.
- Language analysis helps arrest; cabin raid finds crucial evidence.
- Trial, plea deal, life sentences, death in 2023.
- Anti-technology message spreads online, despite his original intentions.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/unabomber
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