Creator of LSD, Albert Hofmann, dies aged 102
Although I have never used it, one cannot help be fascinated by this most powerful hallucinogen, or by its unlikely discoverer, or by the events surrounding its discovery:
(Up until his death, Albert continued to believe in the therapeutic benefits of LSD. He was due to speak at the World Psychedelic Forum but was forced to pull out due to ill health).
While researching lysergic acid derivatives [for medicinal usage],Call me a romantic, but it amuses me no end to imagine this staid scientist riding home on his bicycle in Switzerland having the world's first acid trip.
Hofmann first synthesized LSD-25 in 1938. It was set aside for five years, until
April 16, 1943, when Hofmann decided to take another look at it. While
re-synthesizing LSD, he accidentally absorbed a small quantity through his
fingertips and serendipitously discovered its powerful effects before his
bicycle ride home.
(Up until his death, Albert continued to believe in the therapeutic benefits of LSD. He was due to speak at the World Psychedelic Forum but was forced to pull out due to ill health).
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