eco-extremism

From Homeland Security Today by Matthew Turner & Jordyn Abrams, July 20, 2026

In recent months, there have been growing concerns about anti-tech extremism. Groups such as the Zizians have attracted significant media attention, as have threats against data centers and attacks against public figures, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Researchers such as Mauro Lubrano have noted a steady escalation of anti-tech violence that is likely to significantly worsen.

Kelley and I discuss the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, and his life. We discuss how his anti-technology beliefs and extreme outlook resonate with events and radical, anti-government movements in this current day and age. And finally we explore what lessons can be learned by looking at this case in hindsight.

See the full video and transcript below. I edited the text slightly for clarity’s sake, just to remove filler words and put anything I forgot to say in.