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Today in psychedelic history (01/11) 2
#13767039 - 01/11/11 01:27 AM (13 years, 20 days ago) |
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- 1906: Albert Hofmann is born
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Albert Hofmann (January 11, 1906 – April 29, 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 (LSD). He authored more than 100 scientific articles and a number of books, including LSD: My Problem Child.
Life and career
Hofmann was born in Baden, Switzerland, the first of four children born to factory toolmaker Adolf Hofmann and his wife Elisabeth (born Elisabeth Schenk). Because of his father's low income, Albert's godfather paid for his education. When his father became ill, Hofmann obtained a position as a commercial apprentice in concurrence with his studies. At the age of twenty, Hofmann began his chemistry degree at the University of Zürich, finishing three years later, during 1929. His main interest was the chemistry of plants and animals, and he later conducted important research regarding the chemical structure of the common animal substance chitin, for which he received his doctorate, with distinction, during 1930.
Discovery of LSD
Hofmann became an employee of the pharmaceutical-chemical department of Sandoz Laboratories (now Novartis), located in Basel as a co-worker with professor Arthur Stoll, founder and director of the pharmaceutical department. He began studying the medicinal plant squill and the fungus ergot as part of a program to purify and synthesize active constituents for use as pharmaceuticals. His main contribution was to elucidate the chemical structure of the common nucleus of Scilla glycosides (an active principal of Mediterranean Squill). While researching lysergic acid derivatives, Hofmann first synthesized LSD on November 16, 1938. The main intention of the synthesis was to obtain a respiratory and circulatory stimulant (an analeptic) with no effects on the uterus in analogy to nikethamide (which is also a diethyl amide) by inroducing this moiety to lysergic acid. It was set aside for five years, until April 19, 1943, when Hofmann decided to reexamine it. While re-synthesizing LSD, he accidentally absorbed a small quantity through his fingertips and serendipitously discovered its powerful effects. He described what he felt as being:
... affected by a remarkable restlessness, combined with a slight dizziness. At home I lay down and sank into a not unpleasant intoxicated-like condition, characterized by an extremely stimulated imagination. In a dreamlike state, with eyes closed (I found the daylight to be unpleasantly glaring), I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors. After some two hours this condition faded away.
Further research
“ I think that in human evolution it has never been as necessary to have this substance LSD. It is just a tool to turn us into what we are supposed to be. ”
—Albert Hofmann,
Hofmann became director of the natural products department at Sandoz and continued studying hallucinogenic substances found in Mexican mushrooms and other plants used by the aboriginal people. This led to the synthesis of psilocybin, the active agent of many "magic mushrooms." Hofmann also became interested in the seeds of the Mexican morning glory species Rivea corymbosa, the seeds of which are called Ololiuhqui by the natives. He was surprised to find the active compound of Ololiuhqui, ergine (lysergic acid amide), to be closely related to LSD.
During 1962, he and his wife Anita traveled to southern Mexico to search for the plant "Ska Maria Pastora" (Leaves of Mary the Shepherdess), later known as Salvia divinorum. He was able to obtain samples of this plant but never succeeded in identifying its active compound which has since been identified as the diterpenoid Salvinorin A.
During 1963, Hofmann attended the annual convention of the World Academy of Arts and Sciences (WAAS) in Stockholm.
Hofmann called LSD "medicine for the soul" and was frustrated by the worldwide prohibition of it. "It was used very successfully for 10 years in psychoanalysis," he said, adding that the drug was misused by the Counterculture of the 1960s and then criticized unfairly by the establishment. Because LSD is such a powerful compound, he conceded that it could be dangerous if misused.
During December 2007, Swiss medical authorities permitted a psychotherapist to perform psychotherapeutic experiments with patients who suffer from terminal stage cancer and other deadly diseases. Although not yet started, these experiments will represent the first study of the therapeutic effects of LSD for humans in 35 years, as other studies have focused on the drug's effects on consciousness and body. Hofmann acclaimed the study, and continued to say he believed in the therapeutic benefits of LSD.
Hofmann was due to speak at the World Psychedelic Forum from March 21 to March 24, 2008, but was forced to cancel because of bad health.
Death
Wikinews has related news: Pioneer chemist Albert Hofmann dies at age 102
Hofmann died of natural causes on April 29, 2008, in the village of Burg im Leimental, near Basel, Switzerland. He was 102 years old.
Books
Albert Hofmann's autobiographical account of his experience with LSD was published in LSD: My Problem Child (1980). Hofmann also co-authored The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries (Hermes Press, 1998, North Atlantic Books, 2008), a collaborative effort with mycologist R. Gordon Wasson, and classical scholars Carl Ruck and Blaise Staples, which investigates the secret mystic elixir that was a component of the Eleusinian Mysteries and may have influenced the development of Western Civilization. Hofmann further describes the relevance of the Eleusinian Mysteries for today's world, and the application of psychedelic experience to the study of metaphysics, in essays published in Entheogens and the Future of Religion, (Council on Spiritual Practices, San Francisco, 1999); and discusses his relationship with LSD enthusiast Timothy Leary in Outside Looking In (Park Street Press, Rochester, VT, 1999). Also, a posthumous book by Albert Hoffman, Hofmann's Elixir: LSD and the New Eleusis, collecting the last essays the author wrote, was released Feb. 24th, 2010.
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- 1963: Timothy Leary attempts to purchase 100 grams of LSD, 25 kilos of psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs from Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
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Leary and associates tried in many ways to train people in the use of this drug, which they saw as a key to the "new age." Even before leaving Harvard, they established an off-campus organization known as IFIF (the International Federation for Internal Freedom) and laid plans for an experiential LSD center on the beach at Zihuatanejo, Mexico. When they advertised this opportunity the next summer, IFIF received more than 1,500 applications. Leary requested 100 grams of LSD, about a million doses, and 25 kilograms of psilocybin, about 2-1/2 million doses, from Sandoz, and sent a check for $10,000 as a deposit. Sandoz returned the check when Leary couldn't provide proper import licenses.
(Psychedelics Encyclopedia By Peter Stafford)
January 11, 1963
Dear sir:
I am the director of a research project investigating the effects of hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, etc.). Our project which now involves some 17 professional staff has set up an independent research corporation (IFIF - Pharmacoligical Research Unit). We are planning to expand activities during the next few years in the direction of cellular, tissue, animal and human studies.
We anticipate our annual requirements for research materials to be the following: Lysergic acid diethylamide 25. . . . 100 gram Psilocybin.......................................... 25 kilo
We are also interested in the following chemicals and would ilte to know at what price you could supply them: N.N. - Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) N.N. - Diethyltryptamine (DET) 6 - Hydroxy DMT Psilocin (4 hydroxy dimethyltryptamine) Bufotenin (5 hydroxy dimethyltryptamine) We are now seeking contractual arrangements with a drug company (American or foreign) which can guarantee supply of these materials at the most economical cost. We should appreciate knowing if your company Is interested in submitting as estimate on this order by March 1, 1963. Our legal department has arranged state and federal import clearances and our medical people will be glad to answer any questions which your staff may wish to send along.
Sincerely yours, [signature] Timothy Leary, Ph.D.
(transcribed from actual letter)
- 1968: "The Big Prophet" episode of Dragnet is aired
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"The Big Prophet" 11 January 1968
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The Prophet TV-G | 30min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Episode aired 11 January 1968
Gannon and Friday visit a self-described guru who advocates mind-expansion through drugs. Brother William is suspected of giving or selling LSD to minors. The detectives debate their ideas of drug use with the suspect.
(https://www.imdb.com)
Edited by Learyfan (01/09/21 09:53 AM)
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Learyfan
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan]
#13769593 - 01/11/11 03:25 PM (13 years, 19 days ago) |
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"Hofmann's Potion"
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Edited by Learyfan (01/11/14 07:22 AM)
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan] 1
#13770195 - 01/11/11 05:27 PM (13 years, 19 days ago) |
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the man was a genious
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Learyfan
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: bicycleday]
#13770521 - 01/11/11 06:23 PM (13 years, 19 days ago) |
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And he would have been 105 years old today! 

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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan] 1
#13770592 - 01/11/11 06:32 PM (13 years, 19 days ago) |
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Happy Birthday Mr. Hofmann, hope you can log onto the Shroomery wherever you landed in the afterlife, so you can read this!
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Learyfan
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: c1dh3d]
#13770697 - 01/11/11 06:47 PM (13 years, 19 days ago) |
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I like to think that if he hasn't dissolved into the ether/universe/essence, then he's seeing this. Happy Birthday Albert!

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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan]
#15648711 - 01/11/12 05:14 AM (12 years, 20 days ago) |
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Classic scene from "The Big Prophet" episode of Dragnet. Anti-marijuana, LSD and Timothy Leary message.
"Marijuana is the flame, heroin is the fuse and LSD is the bomb" 
Edited by Learyfan (01/11/18 05:44 AM)
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan] 2
#15648887 - 01/11/12 06:49 AM (12 years, 20 days ago) |
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Happy birthday to dear Dr. Hofmann. So much inspiration both in your lifetime and afterwards... We should all be so thankful and strive towards equal life achievement and fulfillment!
-------------------- And as far as I'm concerned, it's like I say, drugs are not the problem. Other stuff is the problem. ~Jerry Garcia I am a catepillar surfing on smoke through Shpongleland...
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: 420Experience] 1
#15648927 - 01/11/12 07:12 AM (12 years, 20 days ago) |
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Happy Birthday Doctor Hofmann ! Going to celebrate today
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: GoddessOfLove]
#15651374 - 01/11/12 05:46 PM (12 years, 19 days ago) |
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Happy 106th Birthday Dr. Hofmann. Wish you were here.

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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan]
#17531351 - 01/11/13 05:28 AM (11 years, 19 days ago) |
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Happy 107th Birthday to Dr. Albert Hofmann!

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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan]
#17531369 - 01/11/13 05:43 AM (11 years, 19 days ago) |
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Here's "The Prophet" episode of Dragnet. Today is the 45th anniversary. It's an interesting little time capsule. They obviously got their inspiration for the antagonist from Timothy Leary and other psychedelic philosophers. This episode is part of the wave of public blow back against LSD. They're obviously using this popular TV series to brainwash the masses into supporting the crackdown of the psychedelic culture. It's worth a laugh/cry 45 years later. Check it out.
(http://www.hulu.com/watch/15137)
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan] 1
#17531455 - 01/11/13 06:40 AM (11 years, 19 days ago) |
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Happy birthday Hofmann!
That episde of dragnet is insane. Leary selling acid to elementary school kids? Are you fucking kidding me?

Who the fuck believes that elementary school kids are buying drugs anyway? Where are they going to get the money for that? What drug dealer would ever try to market to a little kid on a playground with no money?
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan] 1
#17531494 - 01/11/13 07:10 AM (11 years, 19 days ago) |
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Happy Birthday Albert!
I will be celebrating shortly.
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So hear this please And watch as your heart speeds up endlessly And look for the stars as the sun goes down Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound Everything, everything's magic
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Force Ten] 1
#17531812 - 01/11/13 09:26 AM (11 years, 18 days ago) |
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Happy Birthday Albert !!
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan] 1
#17531827 - 01/11/13 09:33 AM (11 years, 18 days ago) |
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-------------------- Peace Pot Micro-Dot God Loves You High or Not!!! In order to grow old and wise, you must once have been young and dumb!

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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: jboredone] 2
#17531961 - 01/11/13 10:14 AM (11 years, 18 days ago) |
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Happy birthday, Albert Hofmann. I love you, man. Thanks for discovering acid.
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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: nooneman]
#17532554 - 01/11/13 12:43 PM (11 years, 18 days ago) |
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nooneman said: That episde of dragnet is insane. Leary selling acid to elementary school kids? Are you fucking kidding me?
Who the fuck believes that elementary school kids are buying drugs anyway? Where are they going to get the money for that? What drug dealer would ever try to market to a little kid on a playground with no money?
I know! But people would/do believe shit like that. They'd see shows like this and stand behind the brutal crackdown of psychedelic culture, because it could be their kid being sold drugs by Timothy Leary on the elementary school playground next!

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Re: Today in psychedelic history (01/11) [Re: Learyfan]
#19402680 - 01/11/14 07:46 AM (10 years, 19 days ago) |
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Happy Birthday Dr. Hofmann! Here's part 1 of 13 of a long Albert Hofmann interview called "An Evening With Albert Hofmann".
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#19402770 - 01/11/14 08:34 AM (10 years, 19 days ago) |
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I will dose an hour before sunrise in honour of this wonderful man.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Hofmann. May your soul rest in peace.
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