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Author: Jon Ronson

📘 The men who stare at goats by Jon Ronson

In *The men who stare at goats*, Jon Ronson examines the curious intersection between the U.S. military and the world of New Age mysticism. Through a series of intertwined anecdotes, he investigates how special operations units and intelligence services have tried to harness paranormal practices—from goat‑based rituals to psychic warfare—in attempts to gain a strategic edge. Ronson’s reportage balances humor with rigorous research, shedding light on the often absurd yet earnest ways that military actors have flirted with the occult in the name of psychological advantage and battlefield innovation.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: History/Military History

Authors: Jon Ronson

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