Theodore KaczynskiAmerican mathematician, social critic, terrorist, anarchist and neo-Luddite
Date of Birth: 22.05.1942
Country: USA |
Biography of Theodore Kaczynski
Theodore Kaczynski, an American mathematician, social critic, terrorist, anarchist, and neo-Luddite, gained notoriety for his campaign of mailing bombs. From a young age, Kaczynski stood out among other children as a prodigy. He graduated from Harvard University and earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Michigan. At the age of 25, he became a senior lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, but resigned two years later.
In 1971, Kaczynski chose to live in a cabin without electricity or running water in Lincoln, Montana. There, he developed survival skills to become self-sufficient. He resorted to mass bombings after witnessing the destruction of wilderness around his home due to road construction. From 1978 to 1995, Kaczynski sent 16 mail bombs, targeting universities and airlines. These bombings resulted in the deaths of three people and injured 23 others.
On April 24, 1995, Kaczynski sent a letter to "The New York Times," promising to "desist from terrorism" if the newspaper or "The Washington Post" published his manifesto. In his work, "Industrial Society and Its Future," also known as the "Unabomber Manifesto," he explained that his bombings were an extreme but necessary measure to draw attention to the erosion of human freedom in society due to modern technologies that require large-scale organization.
Kaczynski's ideology is often considered close to anarcho-primitivism. He became one of the FBI's most expensive targets. Before his identity was known, the FBI referred to him as the "Unabom" (University and airline bomber). Later, through media coverage, he became known as the "Unabomber." Despite the efforts of the FBI, Kaczynski was not apprehended as a result of this investigation. His brother recognized Theodore's writing style and beliefs in the manifesto, leading him to inform the FBI.
Theodore Kaczynski was arrested on April 3, 1996. He was sentenced to four life terms and is currently incarcerated at ADX Florence in Colorado.