814: Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin | Stuff They Don't Want You to Know

Historic Examples

The discussion begins with an exploration of historical government experiments, such as the St. Louis spraying and MKUltra. Ben Bowlin explains how these experiments were often conducted on economically disadvantaged populations under the guise of national security. These events, though sometimes grounded in factual occurrences, often lead to widespread conspiracy theories due to the secrecy and ethical breaches involved 1. Matt Frederick adds that as people learn more about these hidden truths, they become disillusioned and more susceptible to believing in other conspiracies 2.

If one thing was proven to be true, then shouldn't everything else be proven true?

--- Ben Bowlin

   

Ethical Concerns

The ethical concerns surrounding these government-led experiments are significant. Matt Frederick highlights how fear and existential threats, like pandemics, can be manipulated by those in power to push through controversial policies and actions 3. Jordan Harbinger4.

The US can propagandize its own people.

--- Matt Frederick