| Record | OBS-0915 |
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| Category | Government/Mind Control |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | A declassified document discusses the potential military uses of hypnosis, including creating 'super spies' and assassins through hypnotic suggestion. It claims that one in five adults can be hypnotized and that hypnosis can be used against a person's will. The document suggests that the Soviets were exploring similar techniques, including telepathy. |
| Origin | The document is a declassified CIA/NSA file, likely from the Cold War era, reflecting military interest in hypnosis for intelligence purposes. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The document is a speculative military assessment, not evidence of actual operational use. Expert consensus holds that hypnosis cannot compel individuals to act against their core values, and the claims of creating 'super spies' are not supported by evidence. |
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