Sidney Gottlieb (American physician and chief of the CIA's Technical Services Division)

Sidney Gottlieb was an American physician who led the CIA's Technical Services Division during the Cold War. He played a key role in developing covert experiments involving mind control and chemical agents, including the controversial use of LSD on unwitting subjects. His work aimed to explore ways to influence or control individuals' thoughts and behaviors for intelligence purposes. Though his efforts contributed to early research on psychological manipulation, they also raised ethical concerns due to covert testing and lack of consent. Gottlieb's legacy remains complex, reflecting advancements in intelligence research alongside questions about ethics and human rights.