Sidney Gottlieb was the CIA’s torturer, “poisoner in chief.” As head of the MK-ULTRA mind control project, he directed brutal experiments at secret prisons on three continents. Kinzer shares insights into Gottlieb's covert operations, the psychological experiments conducted under MKUltra, and the unexpected cultural impact of LSD. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of these experiments and the historical context of the CIA's actions during the Cold War. This conversation delves into the dark history of the CIA's MKUltra program, Project Artichoke, operation midnight climax, and other sub projects created by the CIA. The conversation explored the controversial figures involved, the ethical implications of their actions, and the lasting impact of these experiments on society. The discussion highlights the recruitment of former Nazis doing Operation Paperclip, mind control, the tragic story of Frank Olson, and the broader implications of fear-driven narratives in intelligence operations. Ryan brings up some of the alternate theories to how and why the MKULTRA program was created and used. Ryan considers that the programs never truly went away, yet evolved and became more sophisticated in todays world. He also thinks that the ability to create a Manchurian Candidate through mind control was achieved and is being implemented currently. They bring up the book Chaos that was written by Tom O’Neill and some of the concepts of the Charles Manson Murders and other components of the MKULTRA program. Ryan brought up the significance of Louis Jolyon West in the MKULTRA project. “Limited hangout” is a concept that should always be considered when delving into these shadow sides of history and the CIA.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sidney Gottlieb and MKUltra
04:54 The Origins of Gottlieb's Fascination
10:03 Gottlieb's Experiments and Their Locations
15:01 The Dark Side of MKUltra
19:56 The Unexpected Legacy of LSD
24:55 Theories and Speculations Surrounding MKUltra
28:00 The Dark Alliances: Nazis and the CIA
30:52 The Illusion of Mind Control
34:01 The Fall Guy: Sidney Gottlieb's Role
36:01 Operation Midnight Climax: A Disturbing Experiment
39:57 The Tragic Tale of Frank Olson
47:51 The Legacy of MKUltra and Its Characters
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Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic
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Keywords
Sidney Gottlieb, MKUltra, CIA, mind control, LSD, covert operations, assassination, psychological experiments, Cold War, conspiracy theories, CIA, MKUltra, Sidney Gottlieb, mind control, Operation Midnight Climax, Frank Olson, Cold War, psychological experiments, dark history, intelligence operations
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