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Inside the CIA’s Mind Control Experiments

The Michael Shermer Show

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Unraveling MKUltra: Ethics, Memory, and Pop Culture

This chapter explores the controversial MKUltra subprojects in prisons, focusing on the unethical consent practices involving prisoners and their harrowing experiences with hallucinogens. It also examines the significant impacts of MKUltra on pop culture, highlighting figures like Ken Kesey and the connection to conspiracy theories, as well as the narrative of popular media such as 'The Manchurian Candidate.' Lastly, the chapter investigates the complexities of memory and belief, illustrated through psychological experiments and examples of how distorted recollections influence societal perceptions.

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