Albert Hofmann and His LSD - Dieter Hagenbach & Lucius Werthmüller

Albert Hofmann represents a central figure in the discovery and research of psychedelic substances, notably LSD. Raised in the small Swiss town of Baden, Hofmann developed an early fascination with nature and chemistry, eventually leading him to Sandoz laboratories. His accidental discovery of LSD, born from his investigation of ergot alkaloids, triggered profound alterations in human consciousness, influencing science, society, and culture throughout the 20th century. Beyond LSD, his biography interweaves with other significant psychedelic research, including the isolation of psilocybin and psilocin from Mexican magic mushrooms. The narrative details his collaborations, his connection to figures like Gordon Wasson and Timothy Leary, and his personal philosophy regarding the potential of these substances for human development.