Behind the Bastards Part One: MKUltra: When The CIA Tried to Destroy Free Will
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Oct 11, 2022 AI Snips
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History of Psychedelic Use
- Psychedelics like mescaline and psilocybin have been used for thousands of years to induce visions and religious experiences.
- Ancient peoples likely used these substances as sacred means to communicate with the divine or alter consciousness.
Paranoia Drives Arms Race
- Many horrifying military programs originate from paranoia about enemy weapons.
- This paranoia grants agencies a "blank check" to pursue dangerous projects in the name of national security.
LSD's Accidental Discovery
- LSD's discovery was accidental, synthesized from ergot fungus initially to find medicinal uses.
- Albert Hofmann's self-experimentation revealed LSD's profound psychedelic effects and its potential therapeutic value.