How it Started: A Brief History of Everything

Project MK Ultra 🧠


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In this episode, join us as we journey back to the height of Cold War paranoia to explore one of the most controversial programs in CIA history - Project MK Ultra. 

Spanning two decades, from 1953 to 1973, this covert project aimed to harness the power of mind control as a potential weapon. We'll delve into the origins and motives behind this infamous project, uncover how fear and suspicion post World War II laid the groundwork for what would come. 

Discover the unthinkable methods used by the CIA, from chemical substances to sensory deprivation, in their quest to dominate the mind. Witness the eventual exposure of the unnerving secrets of MK Ultra and the sweeping consequences that reverberated through the CIA - and beyond. Brace yourself as we confront the abuses of the past, and consider their lasting impact on the present and future. 

Navigate the murky depths of governmental operations and question the ethical boundaries pushed in the face of national security. The story of MK Ultra is as fascinating as it is chilling; an imperative chapter in American history that pushes us to interrogate the lengths a government might go in the service of perceived threat.

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