Albert Hofmann and his LSD

The discovery of LSD by Albert Hofmann had a significant impact on science, society, and culture in the 20th century. The psychedelic effects of this uniquely potent substance, which can induce profound changes in consciousness even in doses of millionths of a gram, were experienced by Albert Hofmann in 1943 during a self-experiment on his legendary bicycle ride. LSD became the subject of thousands of clinical studies and obscure intelligence experiments, fueled the youth movement of the 1960s, influenced the development of computer technology, led to groundbreaking scientific insights, and fostered a holistic relationship between humans and their environment. Albert Hofmann's biography takes us on a journey through the 20th century: from his mystical experiences in nature as a child to his discovery of LSD and psilocybin.