This research project already smells like a duzey. And I will admit that I'm not exactly sure if I will remain with this topic. For that matter I will make slight deliberations towards the two subjects. Okay well, to be honest I have a more developed idea that seems like it will be harder to complete that my less developed idea. Here goes.
Less Developed: After the Nurembourge trials, following WWII, many individuals were found to be responsible for crimes against humanity. These scientists did such experiments as blending human and gorilla DNA to create super soldiers for the NAZI side. However, after the trials a select few were never sentenced but instead brought to America, to work for the CIA. Specifically as part of a project codename MKULTRA. This project performed many experiments on the limits of human experience, and the manipulation of another's thoughts, or mind-control. This project was active for many decades and was only discovered after files were accidently discovered during the Watergate investigation. Basically, this is how LSD was able to enter society. It was developed by the government looking for the ability to brainwash and control others minds, but it backfired on them completely, and totally changed the world.
More Developed: If anyone reading has seen the documentary titled The Zeitgeist, you may know that this documentary has inspired me towards researching the topic of Christian symbology in the night sky. But not just Christian. I'm very interested in the Pagan roots of certain celebrations, specifically Christmas, and the astrological counterparts of Paganism. What I really want to write about is how Christianity absorbed celebrations of a more natural spirit, and through time and symbolism, diminished the influence and distorted the human relationship with nature.
Whoa. I love the less developed idea. I think that, if you can pull it off, it will make a fantastic paper. The more developed idea is also interesting, so good luck choosing. Either way, you'll have an interesting paper as long as you get enough sources. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBoth topics sound really interesting. For the first idea though, because it was a secret project run by the CIA will you be able to find very much about it? Even if the public is aware of it doesn't mean they exposed all the details you might need to write the paper. If there is though it sounds awesome and I would love to peer edit to get the opportunity to read it. For the more developed idea, I have not seen "Zeigtgeist" and don't really know what you're talking about, but the origin of modern holidays sounds like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThe "less developed" topic is not a Humanities topic. It does not have my approval. I'm fine with the "more developed" topic.
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