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AI on Luigi Mangiones Murderous Manifesto: 100 percent Brutal Honesty
Since Large Language Models are trained on vast amounts of human text and since human text is reflecting human language which again is reflecting human psychology, it should be possible to use LLMs to find patterns in text that correspond to human emotional states.
In a recent tragic murder that has received enormous attention the world over, a 26 year old man by the name of Luigi Mangione is suspected of having killed CEO of UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione allegedly was in possesion of a “manifesto” at the time of his apprehension by police.
I asked OpenAIs latest and greatest model o1-preview to analyze the manifest.
But first the manifesto by itself:
To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone. This was fairly trivial: some elementary social engineering, basic CAD, a lot of patience. The spiral notebook, if present, has some straggling notes and To Do lists that illuminate the gist of it. My tech is pretty locked down because I work in engineering so probably not much info there. I do apologize for any strife of traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming. A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy. United is the [indecipherable] largest company in the US by market cap, behind only Apple, Google, Walmart. It has grown and grown, but as our life expectancy? No the reality is, these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit because the American public has allwed them to get away with it. Obviously the problem is more complex, but I do not have space, and frankly I do not pretend to be the most qualified person to lay out the full argument. But many have illuminated the corruption and greed (e.g.: Rosenthal, Moore), decades ago and the problems simply remain. It is not an issue of awareness at this point, but clearly power games at play. Evidently I am the first to face it with such brutal honesty.
I asked o1-preview to analyze that, no further instructions, simply “analyze this”. The result is:
The provided text appears to be a written statement or manifesto addressed to federal authorities (“To the Feds”) by an individual who has undertaken some form of direct action against entities within the U.S. healthcare system. The tone, content, and context suggest a complex mix of personal conviction, ideological motivation, and a desire to justify actions taken.
Key Observations:
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Address to Federal Authorities:
- The author directly addresses federal agents, indicating an awareness that their actions will attract law enforcement attention.
- By stating “I’ll keep this short” and “To save you a lengthy investigation,” the author seems to be attempting to control the narrative or expedite the investigative process.
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Admission of Sole Responsibility:
- The explicit statement “I wasn’t working with anyone” emphasizes that the author acted alone.
- This could be an attempt to prevent authorities from implicating others or to claim full responsibility for the actions taken.
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Methods Employed:
- References to “elementary social engineering,” “basic CAD,” and “a lot of patience” suggest that the author used manipulation techniques, computer-aided design, and meticulous planning.
- This indicates a certain level of technical proficiency and strategic thinking.
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Evidence and Documentation:
- Mention of a “spiral notebook” containing “straggling notes and To Do lists” that could “illuminate the gist of it” points to physical evidence that might be discovered.
- The author notes that their technology is “pretty locked down,” implying efforts to secure or hide digital evidence.
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Justification and Ideological Motivation:
- The author expresses remorse for any “strife of traumas” caused but insists “it had to be done,” highlighting a belief that the ends justify the means.
- Describing the targets as “parasites” who “had it coming” reflects deep-seated resentment and dehumanization of those entities.
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Critique of the U.S. Healthcare System:
- Highlights the disparity between the high cost of healthcare in the U.S. and its comparatively low life expectancy ranking (#42).
- Specifically mentions “United,” likely referring to UnitedHealth Group, indicating it as one of the largest companies and part of the problem.
- Accuses these entities of abusing the country for “immense profit” due to the public allowing it.
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Acknowledgment of Complexity and Limitations:
- Admits the problem is “more complex” and acknowledges not being “the most qualified person to lay out the full argument.”
- References to “Rosenthal” and “Moore” suggest that the author has been influenced by critics of the healthcare industry, possibly Elisabeth Rosenthal and Michael Moore, known for their work highlighting healthcare issues.
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Sense of Pioneering Action:
- The concluding statement “Evidently I am the first to face it with such brutal honesty” implies a belief that they are taking unprecedented action to address these issues.
Analysis:
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Psychological Perspective:
- The author appears to feel a strong moral imperative to act against perceived injustices within the healthcare system.
- There is a combination of frustration, disillusionment, and a desire for retribution.
- The language used suggests a potential disconnect from societal norms regarding acceptable methods of protest or activism.
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Motivation and Influences:
- Deep dissatisfaction with the healthcare system, particularly the profit motives of large corporations.
- Influenced by existing critiques and literature on healthcare corruption and greed.
- A belief that traditional avenues for change are ineffective, prompting direct action.
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Potential Actions Taken:
- While not explicitly stated, the use of terms like “social engineering,” “basic CAD,” and mention of causing “strife of traumas” implies that the author may have designed and executed a plan that could involve cyber activities, engineering sabotage, or other technical means to disrupt or damage targeted entities.
- The assertion of acting alone suggests a lone-wolf scenario, which can sometimes make detection and prevention more challenging.
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Implications for Investigation:
- Authorities should consider the possibility of recent or imminent attacks against healthcare companies, particularly those involving technical expertise.
- The physical notebook mentioned could be a crucial piece of evidence containing plans, targets, or ideological writings.
- The author’s claim of secured technology indicates that digital forensics may be challenging but still essential.
Recommendations:
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Immediate Action:
- Alert relevant law enforcement and cybersecurity teams to assess any current threats to healthcare companies, especially UnitedHealth Group.
- Review recent incidents for any correlations with the methods suggested.
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Investigation of Influences:
- Examine works by Elisabeth Rosenthal and Michael Moore to understand the specific grievances that may have influenced the author.
- Analyze online forums, social media, and other communication channels for similar rhetoric or potential accomplices, despite the author’s claim of acting alone.
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Forensic Analysis:
- Search for the physical spiral notebook referenced, which may contain critical information.
- Despite the author’s claims about secured technology, proceed with thorough digital investigations, as there may be recoverable data.
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Psychological and Behavioral Profiling:
- Engage behavioral analysts or profilers to better understand the author’s mindset, which can aid in predicting future actions or identifying the individual.
- Look for individuals with engineering backgrounds who have expressed strong anti-healthcare system sentiments.
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Preventive Measures:
- Advise healthcare organizations to enhance security protocols, both physical and cyber.
- Raise awareness among employees about social engineering tactics to prevent unauthorized access or manipulation.
Conclusion:
The text is a serious and concerning communication that suggests premeditated actions taken against major entities within the U.S. healthcare system. The author’s combination of technical knowledge, ideological motivation, and apparent willingness to cause disruption or harm necessitates a prompt and coordinated response from authorities. Understanding the underlying motivations and potential methods is crucial for mitigating risks and preventing further incidents.
Disclaimer:
This analysis is based solely on the content provided and aims to offer an interpretation to assist in understanding potential implications. It should not be considered a definitive assessment, and further investigation would be required to corroborate any conclusions drawn.
I think the analysis is thought provoking and I especially appreciate how it invites further input from actual human experts in the relevant fields.
I also gave the same task to the open source model llama3.1-70b in json mode. Giving me the following output through Nushell:
╭──────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│ │ ╭───────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮ │
│ textAnalysis │ │ │ ╭────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮ │ │
│ │ │ content │ │ 0 │ To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ country. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 1 │ To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ anyone. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 2 │ This was fairly trivial: some elementary social engineering, basic CAD, a lot of │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ patience. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 3 │ The spiral notebook, if present, has some straggling notes and To Do lists that │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ illuminate the gist of it. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 4 │ My tech is pretty locked down because I work in engineering so probably not much │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ info there. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 5 │ I do apologize for any strife of traumas but it had to be done. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 6 │ Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 7 │ A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ rank roughly #42 in life expectancy. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 8 │ United is the [indecipherable] largest company in the US by market cap, behind only │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ Apple, Google, Walmart. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 9 │ It has grown and grown, but as our life expectancy? No the reality is, these │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ country for immense profit because the American public has allwed them to get away │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ with it. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 10 │ Obviously the problem is more complex, but I do not have space, and frankly I do │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ not pretend to be the most qualified person to lay out the full argument. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 11 │ But many have illuminated the corruption and greed (e.g.: Rosenthal, Moore), │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ decades ago and the problems simply remain. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 12 │ It is not an issue of awareness at this point, but clearly power games at play. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 13 │ Evidently I am the first to face it with such brutal honesty. │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╰────┴─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯ │ │
│ │ │ sentimentAnalysis │ negative │ │
│ │ │ │ ╭───┬───────────╮ │ │
│ │ │ entities │ │ 0 │ US │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 1 │ Feds │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 2 │ country │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 3 │ United │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 4 │ Apple │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 5 │ Google │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 6 │ Walmart │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 7 │ Rosenthal │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 8 │ Moore │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╰───┴───────────╯ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╭───┬─────────────────────────────────────╮ │ │
│ │ │ keyPhrases │ │ 0 │ #1 most expensive healthcare system │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 1 │ life expectancy │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 2 │ abuse of country │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 3 │ power games │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 4 │ corruption and greed │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╰───┴─────────────────────────────────────╯ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╭────────────────┬──────╮ │ │
│ │ │ tone │ │ brutal honesty │ 1 │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ disrespect │ 0.50 │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╰────────────────┴──────╯ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╭───┬────────────────┬───────╮ │ │
│ │ │ emotions │ │ # │ emotion │ score │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ├───┼────────────────┼───────┤ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 0 │ anger │ 0.80 │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ 1 │ disappointment │ 0.20 │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ╰───┴────────────────┴───────╯ │ │
│ │ ╰───────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯ │
╰──────────────┴──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
The way the LLM characterises the tone of the manifest as 100 percent “brutal honesty” is interesting but also a bit worrying. Of course, that manifesto itself contains the expression.
Also note how the LLM specifies 80 percent anger and 20 percent disappointment. For whatever the analysis is worth on a whole, anger and disappointment points at a feeling aimed at something or someone.
Here is the output in json-format:
Conclusion below.
{
"textAnalysis": {
"content": [
"To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country.",
"To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone.",
"This was fairly trivial: some elementary social engineering, basic CAD, a lot of patience.",
"The spiral notebook, if present, has some straggling notes and To Do lists that illuminate the gist of it.",
"My tech is pretty locked down because I work in engineering so probably not much info there.",
"I do apologize for any strife of traumas but it had to be done.",
"Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.",
"A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy.",
"United is the [indecipherable] largest company in the US by market cap, behind only Apple, Google, Walmart.",
"It has grown and grown, but as our life expectancy? No the reality is, these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit because the American public has allwed them to get away with it.",
"Obviously the problem is more complex, but I do not have space, and frankly I do not pretend to be the most qualified person to lay out the full argument.",
"But many have illuminated the corruption and greed (e.g.: Rosenthal, Moore), decades ago and the problems simply remain.",
"It is not an issue of awareness at this point, but clearly power games at play.",
"Evidently I am the first to face it with such brutal honesty."
],
"sentimentAnalysis": "negative",
"entities": [
"US",
"Feds",
"country",
"United",
"Apple",
"Google",
"Walmart",
"Rosenthal",
"Moore"
],
"keyPhrases": [
"#1 most expensive healthcare system",
"life expectancy",
"abuse of country",
"power games",
"corruption and greed"
],
"tone": {
"brutal honesty": 1,
"disrespect": 0.5
},
"emotions": [
{
"emotion": "anger",
"score": 0.8
},
{
"emotion": "disappointment",
"score": 0.2
}
]
}
}
I am pretty sure LLMs are already being used for threat detection. Or they will soon. How this will affect public debate and law enforcement remains to be seen.