Charlotte Walsh Interviews Casey Hardison

Casey Hardison describes his transition from growing up on a sailing boat to becoming a clandestine chemist driven by personal psychedelic experiences. After an early profound encounter with LSD, curiosity about the underlying mechanisms of these experiences led to formal academic studies and eventually the synthesis of substances like 2C-B. He details the philosophical and ethical foundations of his actions, grounding them in the principle of cognitive liberty. Legal and societal challenges are central to his account, as he explains the circumstances surrounding his arrest and subsequent imprisonment. He highlights the disconnect between the legal criminalization of his work and his internal moral framework, emphasizing his desire to exercise personal sovereignty over his own mental functioning. The discussion concludes with insights on maintaining mental integrity and freedom while incarcerated, reflecting on the personal growth experienced after his release.