The Unabomber Pt. 1

About this episode

This episode explores the origins and psychology of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, examining his troubled childhood and radicalization against technology.

Explore the origins of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, in this deep dive into the psychology behind one of America’s most infamous domestic terrorists. From his troubled childhood, social isolation, and controversial Harvard psychological study to his retreat into the Montana wilderness, Vanessa and Dr. Engels examine how a math prodigy became radicalized against technology and industrial society. What turns a gifted genius into a serial bomber — and what warning signs were missed along the way? If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Murder True Crime Stories, Crime House 24/7, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa, Dr. Engels

Topics covered

• Ted Kaczynski
• Unabomber
• psychology
• domestic terrorism
• technology
• radicalization

Keywords

• Unabomber
• Ted Kaczynski
• psychology
• domestic terrorism
• radicalization
• technology
• Harvard study

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Organizations: PAVE Studios, Apple Podcasts

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