Dr. Albert Hofmann

Dr. Albert Hofmann was a Swiss chemist best known for discovering LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) in 1938. Initially synthesized for medicinal purposes, Hofmann later experienced its psychological effects in a famed accidental ingestion in 1943, leading to the first intentional trip. He recognized LSD's potential for exploring consciousness and its implications in psychology and therapy. Hofmann's research influenced the 1960s counterculture and the study of psychedelics in mental health. Beyond LSD, he contributed to the understanding of other compounds and their effects on the human brain, shaping discussions about the use of psychedelics in contemporary science and medicine.