The Dark Legacy of MK-Ultra: The CIA's Mind Control Experiment

The MK-Ultra project represents one of the most controversial and morally questionable programs in the history of the United States intelligence community. This video explores the origins, methodologies, ethical implications, and aftermath of the MK-Ultra program conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Cold War era. Through a comprehensive review of declassified documents, survivor testimonies, and historical analyses, this video aims to shed light on the extent of the human rights abuses perpetrated under the guise of national security and scientific advancement.

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