Tom O'Neill Chaos The secret history of the CIA, MK-Ultra and the 1960's. Charles Manson Murders

Ryan Anderson interviews Tom O'Neill, author of the book 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties'. They discuss O'Neill's 20-year journey of researching and writing the book, the information he uncovered, and the challenges he faced in presenting the material. They also touch on topics such as MKUltra Operation Mind Control the CIA's involvement in mind control experiments, the Kennedy assassinations, and it’s potential ties to the modern psychedelic renaissance. The conversation hits on the potential for the Manchurian Candidate knowledge being used in modern times for school shootings and the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump.  The conversation delves into the discovery of unredacted letters between Jolly West and Sidney Gottlieb, the lack of accountability in the MK Ultra program and many details about the programs evolution, as well as the impact of the book, and the dangers of technology and social media. The discussion also touches on the use of psychedelics in therapy, the nature of consciousness, and the manipulation tactics of the CIA. Tom shares his experiences with Jolly West and the research process, highlighting the importance of thorough investigation and the thrill of discovery. In this final part of the conversation, Ryan and Tom discuss the military-industrial complex and the funding of wars tied to the CIA. Tom reflects on his career as a writer and expresses gratitude to his family and friends for their support.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:19 The Challenges of Writing the Book
06:42 The Potential Influence of the CIA
10:28 The Modern Psychedelic Renaissance
15:13 The Complexities of the Ketamine Industry
38:45 The Importance of Prerequisites and Background Research
41:54 Challenges and Rewards of the Research Process
48:07 The Impact of Technology: Exploitation and Manipulation
53:44 Psychedelics in Therapy: Medicalization and Misuse
55:56 Exploring the Nature of Consciousness and Human History
01:44:57 The Importance of Family Support
01:49:34 The Legacy of Honesty
01:51:54 Encouraging Further Investigation
01:54:12 Gratitude to Family and Friends
01:54:55 Podcast music Exit music and voice  - 4:19:24, 7.55 AM.wav
John Marks The Search For The Manchurian Candidate book https://a.co/d/czKQn2P
Chaos the book  https://a.co/d/7dDOHkd
Tom O’Neill Chaos instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chaoscharlesmanson/⁠

The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government Paperback. https://a.co/d/1o25MiK
The Mind Manipulators: A Non-fiction Account Hardcover Alan Scheflin https://a.co/d/cnoPa7o

Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years https://a.co/d/0BnH8Zv
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Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic

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