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Beyond Bicycle Day: The Story of Albert Hofmann and the Discovery of LSD

Beyond Bicycle Day: The Story of Albert Hofmann and the Discovery of LSD

Update: 2024-02-14

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This talk will describe the early career of Albert Hofmann, his accidental discovery of the hallucinogenic properties of LSD-25, his legendary bicycle ride home from work during an LSD trip, and the legacy of his discovery.

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Beyond Bicycle Day: The Story of Albert Hofmann and the Discovery of LSD

Beyond Bicycle Day: The Story of Albert Hofmann and the Discovery of LSD