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169. MKUltra and the Real Mind-Altering Potential of Psychedelics with Norman Ohler
SPYCRAFT 101
Unveiling MKUltra's Dark Legacy
This chapter explores the controversial MKUltra program and its ethical implications, highlighting Operation Midnight Climax's notorious experiments with LSD. The narrative weaves through the challenges of researching the program due to lost records, recounting the tragic case of Frank Olson and connecting past atrocities to modern psychedelic research. It also discusses the evolving perception of psychedelics, emphasizing their potential therapeutic benefits amid pressing mental health crises.
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