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The Accidental Creation of LSD (The Origin of Bicycle Day)

By Albert Hofmann — 2020

The creation of LSD was unlikely. On April 19, 1943, young chemist Albert Hoffmann took the first intentional acid trip of all time. He came out of the experience realizing he had creating something extraordinary. Thousands of psychedelic users worldwide now commemorate this epic day as Bicycle Day. See more...

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Psychedelics: The Scientific Renaissance of Mind-Altering Drugs

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Michael Pollan
2020
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Revealing the Mind: The Promise of Psychedelics

Nearly every culture throughout history has used chemicals that alter consciousness for spiritual exploration. In the 20th century these drugs caught the attention of scientists. Psychedelics, as they were named, proved effective at treating intractable illnesses like depression and addiction.

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Michael Pollan
2019
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Michael Pollan on the Medical Potential of Psychedelics

After decades in the shadows, new studies are looking at psychedelic drugs and their efficacy at treating a variety of psychological issues, including depression.

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Michael Pollan
2018
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Michael Pollan and Tim Ferriss at SXSW 2019

A renaissance is underway in the scientific study of psychedelics, both as a mode of therapy for mental illness and as a tool for understanding the mind.

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Michael Pollan
2019
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The Science of Psychedelics with Michael Pollan

How could LSD and psilocybin help with mental health, palliative care and addictive behaviours? What was the point of a psilocybin mushroom evolving the way that it did? Michael Pollan explores the “second wave” of international research and discusses what psychedelic drugs may teach us about...

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Michael Pollan
2018
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