Episode 28: Bicycle Day — Albert Hofmann and His Historic LSD Trip

What started as routine lab work led to one of the most iconic bike rides in scientific history. In this episode, we dive into the story of Albert Hofmann and the accidental discovery of LSD, tracing the events of the first intentional trip—now known as Bicycle Day. We explore LSD’s early promise in psychiatry, its rise as a recreational drug, and the reasons behind its prohibition. Finally, we examine its resurgence in modern research and what the future might hold for this powerful and controversial compound.

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Link to Albert Hofmann’s biography: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://maps.org/images/pdf/books/lsdmyproblemchild.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiro_yKx6yNAxWAVEEAHXSXBH4QFnoFCIABEAE&usg=AOvVaw2cVVcGZ3Mc8B9cfSVi0QTh

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