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If you're interested, the CIA was enamored of LSD for decades. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra Poisoning peopl

If you're interested, the CIA was enamored of LSD for decades. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra Poisoning people: MKNAOMI https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKNAOMI https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKNAOMI

Velofellow 3y ago
If anyone wants to dig further, Poisoner In Chief by Stephen Kinzer is a "fun" read about Sidney Gottlieb and these programs.
jnsie 3y ago
The Behind the Bastards podcast did a good (3-part IIRC) series on MKUltra. Well worth a listen.
- zoklet-enjoyer 3y ago
  I hate that podcast so much. It's practically unlistenable. There's so little content and just lame jokes. I'm always surprised when people recommend it.
  - sangnoir 3y ago
    You're surprised that people have different tastes in infotainment?
    - specialist 3y ago
      Ya, it's ok to let other people like things. (My response to) Behind the Bastards reminds me of (my response to) the movie Fahrenheit 9/11. While I emphatically agree with his POV, Michael Moore's creative voice makes me cringe. Worse, I feel that Fahrenheit 9/11 is the coloring book version of the Bush Admin's crimes and misdemeanors. However. After watching the audience's reaction, I accept that Moore is right and I am wrong. He met people where they're at and showed them something new. Resulting in a greater awareness. I certainly could not have done that. Given Behind the Bastard's popularity, I know that Robert Evans and friends are doing the same yeoman's work. Which I appreciate and respect very much.
  - hhh 3y ago
    What podcasts do you enjoy? It's definitely infotainment and leans more towards being funny.
    - zoklet-enjoyer 3y ago
      Older Radiolab, 99% Invisible, Swindled, Sonic Talk, FBI Retired Case File Review, Acquired
  - jnsie 3y ago
    The MKUltra series was my intro to the podcast. I can't speak to other episodes but I very much enjoyed those.
dantheman 3y ago
This is an also interesting take on that era: https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Charles-Manson-History-Sixties/dp/0316477559 https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Charles-Manson-History-Sixties/... It's too bad that so much of the records have been destroyed. As with the CIA torture program it is hard to hold those accountable and prevent future abuses when everything is destroyed.
uoaei 3y ago
Pull the strings on Charles Manson, see what they unravel!

Velofellow 3y ago

If anyone wants to dig further, Poisoner In Chief by Stephen Kinzer is a "fun" read about Sidney Gottlieb and these programs.

jnsie 3y ago

The Behind the Bastards podcast did a good (3-part IIRC) series on MKUltra. Well worth a listen.

zoklet-enjoyer 3y ago
I hate that podcast so much. It's practically unlistenable. There's so little content and just lame jokes. I'm always surprised when people recommend it.
- sangnoir 3y ago
  You're surprised that people have different tastes in infotainment?
  - specialist 3y ago
    Ya, it's ok to let other people like things. (My response to) Behind the Bastards reminds me of (my response to) the movie Fahrenheit 9/11. While I emphatically agree with his POV, Michael Moore's creative voice makes me cringe. Worse, I feel that Fahrenheit 9/11 is the coloring book version of the Bush Admin's crimes and misdemeanors. However. After watching the audience's reaction, I accept that Moore is right and I am wrong. He met people where they're at and showed them something new. Resulting in a greater awareness. I certainly could not have done that. Given Behind the Bastard's popularity, I know that Robert Evans and friends are doing the same yeoman's work. Which I appreciate and respect very much.
- hhh 3y ago
  What podcasts do you enjoy? It's definitely infotainment and leans more towards being funny.
  - zoklet-enjoyer 3y ago
    Older Radiolab, 99% Invisible, Swindled, Sonic Talk, FBI Retired Case File Review, Acquired
- jnsie 3y ago
  The MKUltra series was my intro to the podcast. I can't speak to other episodes but I very much enjoyed those.

dantheman 3y ago

This is an also interesting take on that era: https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Charles-Manson-History-Sixties/dp/0316477559 https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Charles-Manson-History-Sixties/... It's too bad that so much of the records have been destroyed. As with the CIA torture program it is hard to hold those accountable and prevent future abuses when everything is destroyed.

uoaei 3y ago

Pull the strings on Charles Manson, see what they unravel!