Entity: MK-ULTRA
MK-ULTRA was a top-secret CIA project conducted from the 1950s to the 1970s, focusing on mind control and experimentation with drugs like LSD. The program aimed to alter human behavior through various unethical methods, including testing on individuals without their consent.
MK-ULTRA
Etymology
The term MK-ULTRA is a CIA cryptonym, with 'MK' serving as an arbitrary prefix.
Definition
MK-ULTRA was a top-secret CIA project conducted from the 1950s to the 1970s, focusing on mind control and experimentation with drugs like LSD. The program aimed to alter human behavior through various unethical methods, including testing on individuals without their consent.
Historical Context
MK-ULTRA was an illegal human experimentation program undertaken by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to develop procedures and identify drugs that could be used in altering human behavior.
Cultural Significance
The project has become synonymous with unethical experimentation and the abuse of power by government agencies, sparking public outrage and leading to increased scrutiny of intelligence operations.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include brainwashing, LSD experimentation, and government secrecy surrounding covert operations.
See Also
A clandestine CIA project that delved into mind control and chemical interrogation techniques, primarily using drugs like LSD to manipulate human behavior.