While the phrase “controlling the minds of men” may sound like a concept from a work of science fiction, it is dishearteningly real. In the 1950s, drawing inspiration from Nazi experiments, the CIA embarked on mind control programs aimed at altering human thoughts and behaviors. It was within this context that Project MKUltra emerged with the primary goal of harnessing the potential of the human mind.

John Mark’s book, “The Search for the Manchurian Candidate: The CIA...