A fantastic secret history of 200 years of freaks, prophets, conmen, and spooks hacking the brain

· Max Read · May 10, 2026, 7:12 p.m.
history psychology Cultural Commentary Brain Hacking
Summary
This blog post explores a peculiar and intriguing historical narrative surrounding influential figures and themes related to brain hacking, interspersed with a unique Iraq War romantic comedy angle.
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