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

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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, 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.

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