Anti-Tech Revolution
by Theodore Kaczynski · first published 2016
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A comprehensive historical analysis explaining the futility of social control and the catastrophic influence of technological growth on human social and planetary ecological systems. Distilled from the critical socio-historical analysis is the author's own theoretical framework for effecting meaningful and lasting change. Note: Theodore John Kaczynski does not receive any remuneration for this book.
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"Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How is Kaczynski’s well-reasoned, cohesive composition about how revolutionary groups should approach our mercurial future….. I recommend that you read this compelling perspective on how we can…
on “Bill Joy: Why the Future Doesn't Need Us (2000)” ↗I agree. I recommend that you read Kaczynski's two books: "Technological Slavery" (2010) and "Anti-Tech Revolution"(2016). The second book is truly extraordinary and insightful. Here's a review by MIT: "Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How is Kaczynski’s well-reasoned, cohesive composition about how revolutionary…
on “Japan's 'Naked Hermit' Pried from Island Utopia After 29 Years” ↗You should certainly also read the books "Technological Slavery" (2010) and "Anti-Tech Revolution" (2016) by Kaczynski
on “Ask HN: Favorite nonfiction books of 2018?” ↗Yes, this is more or less correct. You should absolutely read Kaczynski's two books as well, "Technological Slavery" and "Anti-Tech Revolution."
on “Amazon VP Resigns, Calls Company ‘Chickenshit’ for Firing Protesting Workers” ↗Also check out Kaczynski's books: "Technological Slavery" and "Anti-Tech Revolution."
on ““Industrial Society and its Future”: the writings of the Unabomber” ↗I would argue that there is a significant difference between Ted Kaczynski and the numerous conspiracy theorists out there. A quick read through his works, most notably his latest piece, "Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How," will quickly reveal the careful, rational approach he applies to his arguments. Conspiracy theorists often fail to comprehend that secret agencies can naturally emerge in modern societies.…
on “Before he was the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski was a mind-control test subject” ↗…no-organization-dependent[1]-technology world, whether you believe in creation or evolution. We are literally not designed to live in a world of convenience. 1: Kaczynski’s term. Read his manifesto or even better the book Anti-Tech Revolution.
on “AI system self-organises to develop features of brains of complex organisms” ↗Yes, he is a remorseless killer. No he's not "batshit crazy". You might also want to check out his most recent work, "Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How" (2016) Here's what MIT's student newspaper had to say about the book: "Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How is Kaczynski’s well-reasoned, cohesive composition about how revolutionary groups…
on “Self-driving Uber car kills Arizona woman crossing street” ↗…industrial revolution. Kaczynski's knowledge of history is deep and extensive on this point. I recommend you read his first book, "Technological Slavery" on this topic. You can check out his second book "Anti-Tech Revolution" as well, though this deals more with ecological issues in my opinion and less with human freedom.
on “Japan's 'Naked Hermit' Pried from Island Utopia After 29 Years” ↗Anti-Tech Revolution and Technological Slavery are both amazing books and must-reads.
on “Do People Hate the Tech Industry Now?” ↗Also read his two books: "Technological Slavery" and "Anti-Tech Revolution"
on “The Machine Fired Me” ↗Also the books "Anti-Tech Revolution" and "Technological Slavery"
on “The Morality of Quantum Computing” ↗Check out "Anti-Tech Revolution." That's his second book.
on ““Industrial Society and its Future”: the writings of the Unabomber” ↗His books are even better. "Anti-Tech Revolution" and "Technological Slavery".
on “Industrial Society and Its Future” ↗…that out of the hundreds of political revolutionaries who used terror and murder over the centuries, Kaczynski is viewed especially through the framing of insanity. [1] https://fitchmadison.com/product/anti-tech-revolution-2020/
on “We quit our jobs to build a cabin” ↗