“It’s all about money, not freedom, y’all, okay? Nothing to do with fuckin’ freedom. If you think you’re free, try going somewhere without fucking money, okay?”
“And here’s where the real opportunity emerged: The work graph—which included two months of activity that was vetted and context-rich—could then be used to train the AI tool. Because it captured everything the team deemed important, it provided the AI tool with real-time, human-validated context, which enabled the tool begin working in a way that aligned with how the team actually worked. With this input, the AI tool was able to produce a significantly more complete first draft, reducing iterations and accelerating the path to a final, usable contract. This approach cut the team’s manual effort in drafting each contract by more than half. While they still reviewed and verified the AI-generated output, they required far fewer iterations and much less rework. As a result, the team’s overall throughput in generating contracts increased by nearly 30%.”
Here’s how to estimate your monthly Social Security income in retirement.
In 2024, the average Social Security benefit is $1,862 per month, while the maximum for those retiring at full retirement age is $3,822. Achieving the maximum requires earning the taxable maximum for 35 years.
“Look, I don’t really know where we should take this bus. But I know this much: If we get the right people on the bus, the right people in the right seats, and the wrong people off the bus, then we’ll figure out how to take it someplace great.”
The manifesto written by Theodore John Kaczynski, titled “Industrial Society and Its Future”, was published in 1995. It consists of 232 paragraphs outlining his critiques of modern technological society, its effects on human freedom, and his views on what could be done to address these issues.
Here’s a broad outline of the manifesto’s main topics:
1. Introduction (Paragraphs 1-6)
Kaczynski introduces his thesis: The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been disastrous for humanity.
He sets the foundation for why he believes modern technology erodes freedom and causes widespread psychological suffering.
2. The Power Process (Paragraphs 7-37)
Explains the concept of the “power process”—a framework of achieving goals and experiencing autonomy in life.
Argues that industrial society disrupts this natural process because basic needs are too easily met, leading to psychological issues.
Introduces terms like “surrogate activities” (unnecessary hobbies or pursuits) that people turn to in order to feel purpose.
3. The Problems of Modern Society (Paragraphs 38-76)
Highlights the growing control of individuals by large systems (e.g., governments, corporations).
Discusses the impact of technology on human autonomy, nature, and small communities.
Critiques the loss of personal freedom due to modern societal rules.
4. The Psychology of Leftism (Paragraphs 8-36, 83-120)
Kaczynski claims that modern “leftism” stems from feelings of inferiority, oversocialization, and a desire for control.
He argues that leftists often oppose technology in ways that still reinforce technological systems, undermining true revolution.
5. Disruption of Human Behavior (Paragraphs 121-144)
Explores how technological systems force humans to behave in unnatural ways.
Asserts that people are manipulated into conformity by bureaucratic systems and societal norms.
6. The Future of Industrial Society (Paragraphs 145-182)
Predicts two potential outcomes:
Technology continues to advance, leading to complete control over human behavior and loss of freedom.
The industrial system collapses, providing an opportunity to rebuild society on a smaller, more natural scale.
Warns that technological “solutions” to problems often create worse consequences.
7. Strategy for Revolution (Paragraphs 183-232)
Advocates for the elimination of the technological system rather than reforming it.
Rejects political reform or violence aimed at small issues; instead, he calls for a comprehensive rejection of industrial society.
Suggests focusing on spreading anti-technology ideology to prepare for a potential collapse.
Conclusion:
The manifesto concludes with a reiteration of the main point: technology is incompatible with human freedom, and radical action is necessary to dismantle the system.
The full text can be found in archives or historical repositories under its title “Industrial Society and Its Future.”
“Is society healthy, that an individual should return to it? Has not society itself helped to make the individual unhealthy? Of course, the unhealthy must be made healthy, that goes without saying; but why should the individual adjust himself to an unhealthy society? If he is healthy, he will not be a part of it. Without first questioning the health of society, what is the good of helping misfits to conform to society?
To help the individual to fit into a society which is ever at war with itself – is this what psychologists and analysts are supposed to do? Is the individual to be healed only in order to kill or be killed? If one is not killed, or driven insane, then must one only fit into the structure of hate, envy, ambition and superstition which can be very scientific?” — Jiddu Krishnamurti
Here’s how to estimate your monthly Social Security income in retirement.
In 2024, the average Social Security benefit is $1,862 per month, while the maximum for those retiring at full retirement age is $3,822. Achieving the maximum requires earning the taxable maximum for 35 years.
“Technology has always replaced jobs. Your children are going to live to 100 and not have cancer because of technology, and literally they’ll probably be working three and a half days a week.”
“Blue collar is a classification of working people by the types of jobs they perform. It typically refers to those in hands-on jobs that involve manual labor. Some of the industries that rely on blue-collar workers are manufacturing, mining, construction, and automaking. People who are considered blue-collar may or may not have specialized skills. Most earn hourly wages rather than salaries. The term refers to the blue uniforms or other work clothing that is usually worn for blue-collar jobs.”
