

169. MKUltra and the Real Mind-Altering Potential of Psychedelics with Norman Ohler
Oct 14, 2024
Norman Ohler, a best-selling novelist and journalist known for "Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany," dives into the dark history of psychedelics. He discusses their post-war applications in intelligence and the military, including the controversial MKUltra program. Ohler reveals personal anecdotes about the healing potential of psychedelics for ailments like Alzheimer's. He urges a reevaluation of these substances' potential benefits while contrasting their historical misuse with modern therapeutic exploration.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Psychedelics through History and Healing
01:54 • 18min
Exploring the Military's Interest in Mind-Altering Substances
19:58 • 2min
LSD: Empowerment vs. Control
21:50 • 6min
Unveiling MKUltra's Dark Legacy
27:40 • 14min
Discussion on Upcoming Book and Historical Resistance
41:12 • 2min