Recs if you like The Nazi Doctors: Medical Killing and the Psychology of Genocide...

A harrowing examination of the times when science abandoned ethics in the name of progress. These books document the exploitation of vulnerable bodies, exposing the systemic racism, sexism, ableism, and unchecked power that have historically hidden behind the white coat. These are the true stories of the "evil scientists" who operated not in gothic castles, but in government and university settings getting paid to make the rich richer.

Books about how systems of inequality are constructed and maintained.

Suggestions from a girl who wrote her BA thesis on psychological manipulation and identity control in cults.

Moving beyond media spectacle and sensational narratives, these books examine the psychological, sociological, and historical frameworks that define high-control groups. Included are also non fiction books that provide insightful portrayals of cults and their impact on individual identity as well as group behavior.

This selection of books examines the field of medicine, exposing its history of exploitation, bias, and failure, often reinforcing social inequalities.

Research material and references from the podcast. Relying heavily on lists made by others.

Non-fiction works that document some of the most catastrophic/violent events of recent history and their systemic causes.