Project Artichoke

Project Artichoke was a secret U.S. government research program during the Cold War aimed at developing advanced interrogation techniques and mind control methods. Initiated in the 1950s, it explored ways to influence and manipulate individuals' thoughts and behaviors, often using psychological and chemical methods. The program involved experiments on both consenting and non-consenting subjects, including drug testing and sensory deprivation. While its full details remain classified, Project Artichoke significantly influenced later programs like MK-Ultra, highlighting efforts to control or modify the human mind for intelligence and military purposes.