The Harvard University Project on Mind Control

The Harvard University Project on Mind Control was a research initiative in the 1970s aimed at understanding and potentially influencing human behavior through psychological techniques. It involved studying methods such as brainwashing, hypnosis, and electroshock therapy, often in collaboration with military and intelligence agencies. The goal was to explore ways to control or manipulate individuals' thoughts and actions, raising ethical concerns about privacy and autonomy. Although it contributed to knowledge about mind control methods, it also sparked debate over ethical boundaries and the potential misuse of such techniques.