Declassified CIA Documents Reveal Plans to Control Human Behavior Through Chemicals Covertly Delivered via Vaccinations

by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH Declassified CIA documents reveal that in 1952, U.S. intelligence officials were exploring chemical methods to influence and control human behavior. An April 24, 1952 memorandum titled “Special Research for Artichoke” proposes developing drugs capable of inducing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, nervousness, and lethargy in “subjects.” It discusses both immediate-use drugs and substances […]