Indian YouTuber Ishaan Sharma recently shared a video on social media showing “people walking like zombies on the streets”. San FranciscoThe US The video, which depicts the city’s struggles with homelessness, drug addiction and public safety, has garnered widespread attention.
Sharma, who has over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, posted the video on X, writing:
“It breaks my heart to see this. This is San Francisco. The tech capital of America. Home to the world’s brightest minds. And the biggest tech companies.”
Footage shows individuals on the streets unconscious or struggling to walk.
Calling San Francisco “the most unsafe place” he had ever visited, Sharma wrote:
“Half the streets are filled with homeless, mentally unstable, drug addicts, or a combination of all. Gun violence and car break-ins are all too common. Theft is at an all-time high. Zombie-like people walk around. It’s the utopia of tech capitalism.
The video sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many users discussing San Francisco’s declining status as a tech hub. One commenter, Abhishek Shaw, wrote, “No, it’s not the tech capital anymore; most of it has shifted to Austin, Texas.” Another user questioned, “Why aren’t they in jail or rehab centers?” Some described the situation as a “reality check” and “scary”, while others speculated about the mental health of the individuals shown.
San Francisco’s homelessness crisis is a frequent topic of discussion. Last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk described encountering “violent, drug zombies” on city streets during an interview.