The Rest Is Classified 35. CIA Mind Control: The Origin of MK Ultra (Ep 1)
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Apr 6, 2025 What happens when the CIA attempts to weaponize the mind? Delve into the shocking MKUltra program, where unknowing Americans became the subject of controversial mind control experiments. Explore Sidney Gottlieb's chilling legacy and the ethical dilemmas faced during the Cold War. Discover the dark history of biological warfare and how it set a precedent for today's covert operations. With tales of dubious practices and urgent paranoia, this narrative blurs the lines between science and ethics, leaving listeners questioning the true costs of power.
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Dulles on Brain Warfare
- CIA Director Allen Dulles publicly discussed "brain warfare" in 1953.
- He expressed concerns about the Soviets' alleged mind control techniques and the West's lack of human subjects for similar research.
MKUltra and Gottlieb
- MKUltra, managed by Sidney Gottlieb, explored mind control through various means.
- Gottlieb's background and the Cold War paranoia fueled this controversial program.
Gottlieb's Early Life
- Sidney Gottlieb, born to Hungarian Jewish immigrants, had a challenging childhood marked by clubbed feet and a stutter.
- Despite this, he excelled academically, earning a doctorate in biochemistry.
