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While law enforcement managed to arrest many involved in the violent incidents, much of the covert activity has receded into the shadows, with some members still at large. The story underscores how isolated yet interconnected these individuals were—hidden behind online profiles and secret gatherings, yet linked by a common radical ideology.
Experts note that the rationalist community’s emphasis on logic and AI safety provided a kind of ideological veneer that attracted vulnerable individuals. These individuals often felt socially alienated, rejecting conventional norms, and seeking belonging within this extreme worldview.