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Delve into the murky world of MKUltra with discussions on psychological warfare tactics, covert operations, psychedelics, and the evolution of advertising strategies. Uncover the dark history of CIA involvement in the counterculture movement and explore themes of mind control in American Ultra. From government secrets to modern surveillance, this episode offers a captivating journey through the tangled web of mind manipulation.
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- MKUltra aimed to abolish consciousness through drug experimentation, leading to unethical human testing.
- Sidney Gottlieb, key figure in MKUltra, transitioned from drug research to peaceful living post-retirement.
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MKUltra Origins and Research Focus
MKUltra, a covert CIA project, was established in 1953 with Sidney Gottlieb at the helm, focusing on using drugs for behavioral modification. It grew out of earlier projects like Project Bluebird and MKArtichoke, aiming to develop advanced interrogation methods, with a focus on abolishing consciousness. The project had over 150 subprojects involving animal and implied human testing for drug administration without knowledge.
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