The Dark History of Scopolamine: A Surreal and Sinister Substance

The chapter explores the historical and contemporary uses of scopolamine, from its utilization as a truth serum to its sinister weaponization in criminal activities. It delves into a bizarre incident from the 1980s involving a Colombian diplomat under the influence of scopolamine, raising concerns about the substance's impact. The conversation also navigates through the complex realm of non-lethal chemical weapons and the ethical implications of weaponizing substances originally intended for medical research.