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Inside the CIA’s Mind Control Experiments

The Michael Shermer Show

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Mind Control and Chaos: The Dark Legacy of MKUltra

This chapter explores a horrifying incident in 1951 where ergot-contaminated rye bread caused hallucinations in a French town, raising CIA concerns about psychedelic substances as weapons. It delves into Operation Midnight Climax and the CIA's controversial methods, including the infamous case of Frank Olson's mysterious death linked to LSD experimentation. The chapter also examines connections to figures like Charles Manson and Jack Ruby, questioning the ethical implications of mind control experiments and their lasting impact.

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