Academic papers from the 1960s reveal how a CIA-funded ‘mind control’ program came to Australia

In the winter of 1960, Martin Orne, remembered as one of the 20th century’s greatest psychologists, touched down in Sydney.

The American professor was due to begin a three-month sabbatical at the University of Sydney, attracted by its world-renowned psychology faculty.

Professor Orne was one of the leading researchers into hypnosis, something the Sydney team awaiting his arrival was also interested in. They were all trying to apply a scientific approach to a practice long associated with magic and mystery.

“The environment at [the University of] Sydney was electrically alive with intellectual stimulation,” says psychologist Dr Peter Sheehan, who was completing his honours in psychology at the faculty during Professor Orne’s visit.

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