Behind the Bastards

Part Two: MKUltra: When The CIA Tried to Destroy Free Will

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Oct 13, 2022
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INSIGHT

Hypnosis Misconceptions at CIA

  • Alan Dulles believed hypnosis could control people to an extraordinary degree when paired with drugs.
  • Actual hypnosis doesn't grant total mind control but can affect feelings and make people more suggestible.
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Drugs vs Money for Control

  • Psychedelic drugs like LSD increase suggestibility but do not create perfect mind control.
  • Money and threats remain the most effective tools for manipulating human behavior.
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Gottlieb’s LSD Obsession

  • Gottlieb's obsession with LSD shaped its central role in MKUltra despite lacking evidence of its superior effectiveness.
  • Hallucinogens fascinated scientists and counterculture leaders alike, influencing 1960s culture.
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