The Pros And Cons Of Mk-Ultra

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One example of why Mk-Ultra is unethical is the damage that occured in a individual’s life. For instance, an unidentified woman and men articulated how the experiment “cost me my life” and that it was “like they had complete control over me” (Mind Experiments). Taking over a individual’s mind and physical body will never be humane, especially if it is at the expenses of another's life. Additionally, a more personal testimony was when Russell Kirk explained that he didn’t even know what he was doing and on several attempts he tried to commit suicide. He describes how he felt depressed but couldn’t understand why he felt so wrong. In his confession, it also includes how his experiences felt like there was a voice compelling him to do terrible