His work highlights how the same "creative" military thinking that sought to create psychic super-soldiers eventually evolved into the controversial "PsyOps" (Psychological Operations) of the 21st century. The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) - Plot - IMDb
Journalist Jon Ronson brought these stories to the mainstream in his book, The Men Who Stare at Goats . Ronson’s investigation connects these "peaceful" New Age origins to the much darker tactics used in modern warfare, such as the use of repetitive music (like the Barney the Dinosaur theme) as a form of psychological torture in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay. The Men Who Stare At Goats
The heart of the narrative lies in the real-life , a unit conceived in 1979 by Lieutenant Colonel Jim Channon. Following the trauma of the Vietnam War, Channon envisioned a new kind of "warrior monk" who would use peace, love, and psychic abilities to win conflicts without firing a shot. His work highlights how the same "creative" military
At Fort Bragg, soldiers allegedly attempted to stop the hearts of de-bleated goats simply by staring at them. Jon Ronson’s Investigative Journey The heart of the narrative lies in the