Operation Bluebird

Operation Bluebird was a covert CIA program in the 1950s aimed at developing techniques for mind control and psychological manipulation. It explored methods such as drug use, hypnosis, and emotional conditioning to influence individuals' behaviors and thoughts. This initiative eventually evolved into the more widely known MKUltra project, which involved testing the effects of various substances on unwitting subjects. Operation Bluebird raised significant ethical concerns about consent and the limits of government experimentation on individuals, highlighting the complex relationship between national security and human rights during the Cold War era.