The Psychological Regulator

"The Psychological Regulator" by C. M. (Cyril M.) Kornbluth is a thrilling science fiction story set in a future where people's minds are controlled. It centers around Clark Stevens, who gets treated with a special device to fix his mental problems. But instead of calming him down, it turns him into a strong, almost savage person. He then kidnaps a nurse and leads a revolt against the leaders who want to keep everyone under control. The story is full of action and asks big questions about what it means to be free and what happens when people try to control others' minds, ending in a huge fight between those who want change and those who want to stay in charge.