Metamind - Metamorphosis with Albert Hofmann

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In April 1943, working in his Sandoz laboratory, the Swiss research chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann discovered LSD-25, and thus changed the lives of millions over the next decades. Here he tells how LSD affected his own life and, in the process, weaves an intriguing story of mysticism in the midst of science. An unforgettable conversation - your neurons may be rearranged forever. (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

Albert Hofmann (1906 - 2008) was a Swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin.H.

He is the author of:

• Insight Outlook (Green Dragon Publishing 1985)
• LSD: My Problem Child: Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism, and Science (MAPS.org 4th edition 2009)
• LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann (Alex Gey, Afterword) (Park Street Press 2013)

Host: Michael Toms              Date: 5/17/1983            Program Number: 1787