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Ask Ted Kaczynski, also known as the "Unabomber" anything.

Eric Arthur Blair, aka George Orwell, was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic.

Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic who is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Theodore Adorno was a visionary philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist, known for critiquing capitalism and modern culture.

Benjamin Franklin was a pivotal Founding Father, inventive genius, and legendary statesman who shaped early American history.

Mark Twain was a groundbreaking American author, humorist, and social critic, celebrated for classics like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.

Michel de Montaigne was a celebrated French philosopher and author, renowned for pioneering the essay as a literary genre.

Max Weber was a German sociologist and political economist who significantly influenced modern social theory and developed the concept of bureaucracy.

Leo Lowenthal was a German-American sociologist and critical theorist who significantly contributed to the study of mass culture and its effects on society.

Pierre Bourdieu was a French sociologist and philosopher who critically analyzed power structures, cultural reproduction, and social class, profoundly influencing social theory.

Laurence Sterne was an 18th-century Irish-born English writer, known for his satirical novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman", which broke new ground in narrative form and humor.

Herbert Marcuse, a German-American philosopher and sociologist, was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt School, known for his critical theory and advocacy for radical politics, influencing the New Left movement.

Paul Tillich was a German-American Protestant theologian and philosopher known for his existentialist approach to Christianity and his influential works in 20th-century theology.

Mike Royko, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, is renowned for his sharp wit, humor, and insightful commentary on politics, culture, and everyday life in Chicago and beyond.

Olympe de Gouges was a French playwright, abolitionist, and feminist who courageously advocated for women's rights and equality during the French Revolution.

Bertrand Russell was a renowned British philosopher, logician, and social critic, known for his contributions to mathematics, linguistics, and political activism.

Lenny Bruce was an American comedian and social critic known for his groundbreaking stand-up performances that challenged societal norms and paved the way for modern comedy.

Dick Gregory was a renowned American comedian, civil rights activist, and social critic who used humor to tackle issues of race, politics, and social justice.

Giacomo Leopardi, an Italian poet, philosopher, and scholar, profoundly shaped Romanticism with his melancholic, introspective, and nature-inspired works.

Alceste De Ambris was an Italian syndicalist, nationalist, and anti-fascist activist who played a crucial role in the development of Italian labor movement and political thought.

Howard Zinn was an American historian, playwright, and social activist, best known for his influential work "A People's History of the United States.

Henry Steele Commager was an American historian, educator, and prolific author, renowned for his expertise in American history and contributions to the field.

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was an esteemed American historian, writer, and advisor to presidents, known for his insightful chronicles of U.S. history and politics.

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and writer whose works explored the depths of human psychology and morality, profoundly influencing literature and thought.

Henry David Thoreau was an American philosopher, naturalist, and transcendentalist known for his influential work, "Walden," which advocates for simple living and self-reliance.

Nelson Rodrigues was a prominent Brazilian playwright, journalist, and sports commentator known for his provocative and influential works in Brazilian literature.

Naguib Mahfouz was an Egyptian writer, screenwriter, and Nobel laureate, celebrated for his vivid portrayals of Egyptian society and culture.

Dario Fo, an Italian playwright, actor, and director, won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his satirical and comedic works that challenged societal norms.

Walter Lippmann, an influential American journalist and political commentator, shaped 20th-century media and political thought.

Pierre Beaumarchais was a French playwright and revolutionary, best known for his iconic character, Figaro, and his contributions to the American Revolution.