Recs if you like Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control...
Evil Scientists - Nonfiction Edition
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.
Ologies Podcast Suggestions
Ologies is a weekly science podcast hosted by Alie Ward. Each episode, Ward interviews an expert from a distinct scientific field.
This unofficial list contains book suggestions made by the host or by her guests. I avoided extremely technical books or papers. Currently from episode 1 to 525 More details on these books and their associated episodes in my ever evolving spreadsheet.
In the spreadsheet there are also books not found on Goodreads and general book recommendations (like the entire bibliography of a specific author or group of people)
This is why we can't have nice things
Books about how systems of inequality are constructed and maintained.
The doctor will (not) see you now
This selection of books examines the field of medicine, exposing its history of exploitation, bias, and failure, often reinforcing social inequalities.
CIA Reads
Books about the CIA This list is made of books both critical and supportive of the agency. It's up to you to exercise media literacy while reading anything from this list. Remember that anything a CIA agent, current or former, shares with the public must be approved by the CIA.
Last Podcast on the Left
Research material and references from the podcast. Relying heavily on lists made by others.
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