This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. The life of albert hofmann and his discovery of lsd tells the story of albert hofmann s life and the parallel story of the wonderdrug, lsd. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. In april 1943, as war raged in europe, in his research lab in basel in neutral switzerland. The life of albert hofmann and his discovery of lsd tells the story of albert hofmanns life and the parallel story of the wonderdrug, lsd. The substance albert hofmanns lsd a documentation by martin witz ab dem 17.
Personally, my dad falls into the category of the population thinking any drug whatsoever is bad and one doesnt need anything external to achieve happiness or even an experience in the case of drugs. Turn on, tune in, drop outand accidentally discover lsd. Hofmann s vision of lsd as a medicine for the soul seemed to be coming to fruition. Albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. Five years later, hofmann s thoughts returned to lsd 25, and so he synthesized another batch for further testing. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann. This translation has been carefully overseen by albert hofmann, which made my task both simpler and more enjoyable.
The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. Apr 19, 2017 on bicycle day, albert hofmann took the first lsd trip. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. The substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. On bicycle day, albert hofmann took the first lsd trip. The substance albert hofmanns lsd trailer 2011 youtube. When fadiman published the psychedelic explorers guide in 2011, he included a short chapter on lsd microdosing, albert hofmanns idea that. Immersed in the complex process of synthesizing the drug, hoffman accidentally allowed a droplet of lsd to dissolve onto his exposed skin. For some reason, no one gives any props to albert hofmanns accidental discovery. Albert hofmanns lsd a film by martin witz an icarus films release in 1943. During the process, however, hofmann began to feel strange.
The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffman s discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Sep 09, 2014 all that 32yearold albert hoffman wanted to do in 1938 was synthesize a chemical compound that would stimulate the respiratory and circulatory systems.
The story of albert hofmanns discovery of dlysergic acid diethylamide lsd is the most oftrepeated tale in the history and discourse of psychedelic culture. The natural component of lsd 25 is lysergic acid, a type of ergot alkaloid that is naturally made by the ergot fungus, though a synthesizing process is necessary to create the drug. He first developed lysergic acid, a derivative of ergot, a fungus that grows on the rye plant. Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. 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. The substance albert hofmanns lsd official trailer 2011 video. In english, it is called lysergic acid diethylamide. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why. Albert hofmann, a swiss chemist looking for a new headache treatment, first produced lsd in 1938. Apr 29, 2008 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. The natural component of lsd25 is lysergic acid, a type of ergot alkaloid that is naturally made by the ergot fungus, though a synthesizing process is necessary to create the drug.
Hofmann signed a number of sheets of lsd60 blotter art, 20 of which were donated by jon hanna to erowid. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmanns discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. Albert hofmanns lsd follows the story of lsd on a fascinating historical, scientific. Kaufen sie the substance albert hofmanns lsd gunstig ein. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. Hofmanns vision of lsd as a medicine for the soul seemed to be coming to fruition.
Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with the unique power to alter ones sense of reality through vivid imagery. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmann s discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. Apr 30, 2008 dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. Apr 16, 2018 when fadiman published the psychedelic explorers guide in 2011, he included a short chapter on lsd microdosing, albert hofmanns idea that very small doses of lsd taken every few days could. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. The life of albert hofmann, the mystic chemist, is a testimony to how one can reach a great age all the while remaining physically and mentally fit and spiritually aware. The substance albert hofmanns lsd realeyz stream indie films. Una pelicula dirigida por martin witz con albert hofmann, stanislav grof, martin a. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943.
He stopped his work and went home early, being affected by a remarkable restlessness, combined with a slight dizziness. Hofmanns discovery of the effect of lsd in basel came 5 years after his original synthesis of the molecule in 1938. By 1965, more than 2,000 papers had been published, many reporting extremely positive outcomes in treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and alcoholism. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. This selfexperiment showed that lsd 25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency.
By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Feb 11, 20 albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. A bomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. May 17, 20 turn on, tune in, drop out and accidentally discover lsd excerpt when albert hoffmann began exploring the chemical properties of the ergot spore, he stumbled upon a potent psychedelic. Albert hofmanns lsd by roger keen published april 29, 20 updated october 21, 2014 the substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. Having first synthesized the chemical from ergot in 1938 it was initially shelved after animal testing revealed very. An experiment with psilocybin such theoretical discussions about the magic drugs were supplemented by practical experiments. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects. Lsd25, as it was called then, was synthesized and tried on animals. In the early 1960s, hofmanns miracle drug escaped from the lab. In 1938, a swiss chemist albert hofmann first synthesized lsd as part of a project for sandoz, a pharmaceuticals company. The chemical, later known worldwide as lsd, absorbed into his system and soon after he experienced an intense state of altered consciousness. Respected figures considered it a wonder drug and gave their careers over to lsd research. Albert hofmann, 102, swiss chemist who made lsd the new.
One such experiment, which served as a comparison between lsd and psilocybin, took place in the spring of 1962. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. Sep 04, 2011 the substance albert hofmanns lsd a documentation by martin witz ab dem 17. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Download images, press kit, video clips and more at. Lsd25 was the twentyfifth compound developed during albert hofmanns study of amides of lysergic acid, hence the name.
Thing is no amount of analogies and evidence can change their mind because they are genuinely convinced that lsd or any other such drug is bad. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. In 1943, swiss chemist albert hofmann was synthesizing a new compound called lysergic acid diethylamide25 when he got a couple of drops on his finger. Dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. It is structured around extensive interviews with albert hofmann, the chemist who first discovered the substance, stanislav grof, a psychiatrist well known for.
Paris albert hofmann, the mystical swiss chemist who gave the world lsd, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, has died at his. From 2000 through 2001, erowid managed a project to digitize and publish albert hofmanns collection of more than 4,000 lsdrelated papers. One of the signed pieces of art is available as a membership gift for allylevel supporters of. A 1951 vial of lsd manufactured by sandoz laboratories, albert hofmanns employer. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz. Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic.
He didnt succeed, but accidentally absorbed some of the product through his fingers. No interesting effects appeared, and the molecule was consigned to the useless heap. Turn on, tune in, drop out and accidentally discover lsd excerpt when albert hoffmann began exploring the chemical properties of the ergot spore, he stumbled upon a. Klondike, the trip to italy, endeavour and monkey planet get your arse out, mate. The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. As we browsed various lists, we found one striking omission.
The music during a trip has a huge influence along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and. Albert hofmann, the swiss chemist who invented lsd, died tuesday at home in basel, switzerland. Biografilm 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. In 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. Hofmann signed a number of sheets of lsd 60 blotter art, 20 of which were donated by jon hanna to erowid. Hofmann was working on a research project involving a parasitic fungus called ergot known as claviceps purpurea, which grows on rye ergot, it turns out, has a. Two chapters of this bookhow lsd originated and lsd experience and. There was to my knowledge no other known substance that evoked such profound psychic effects in such extremely low doses, that caused such dramatic changes in human consciousness and our experience of the inner and outer world. Albert hofmann psilocybin trip report the psychedelic. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. This selfexperiment showed that lsd25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency.
The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry. May 01, 2008 paris albert hofmann, the mystical swiss chemist who gave the world lsd, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, has died at his hilltop home near basel, switzerland. Lsd 25 was the twentyfifth compound developed during albert hofmann s study of amides of lysergic acid, hence the name. Hofmann was working in a lab, trying to synthesize an analeptic.
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