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[–] ani@endlesstalk.org 74 points 5 months ago (3 children)

He went to Havard and got a PHD in mathematics. He had a short career as a researcher and professor. Later he bought a piece of land and became a hermit. But he was annoyed with society and sent people bombs, and published an article about contemporary world issues. He was eventually jailed.

[–] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 30 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

A person distantly affiliated to me called the FBI on Kaczynski back when he was in society, saying this guy is FUCKIN dangerous and you really need to look into him. They said, well, he hasn’t actually done anything, so honestly there’s not much we can do.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Wasn't he part of MK-Ultra so isnt the government is probably to blame for some of his antics

[–] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 10 points 5 months ago

He was. His participation in MK-Ultra is documented and I think it’s a safe to conclude that that means the CIA probably fucked up his brain and/or traumatized him, and made him that way in the first place.

[–] FookReddit69@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago

You went at school with Unabomber?

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

Sounds familiar