This chapter explores societal perceptions of drugs, particularly focusing on the historical and ethical complexities surrounding LSD and cannabis. It highlights the intersection of drug research, military interests, and moral dilemmas faced by scientists influenced by oppressive regimes. The discussion also sheds light on the controversial MKUltra program, probing into the chilling realities of psychedelic experimentation and its repercussions.
Norman Ohler is an author and screenwriter whose books include "Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany," "The Bohemians: The Lovers Who Led Germany's Resistance Against the Nazis," and "Tripped: Nazi Germany, The CIA and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age."
www.normanohler.de
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