The Harvard Psilocybin Project

The Harvard Psilocybin Project was a research initiative in the early 1960s led by psychologist Timothy Leary and colleagues, exploring the psychological effects of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms. The project aimed to understand how psilocybin influenced consciousness, creativity, and spiritual experiences. While initially promising, it faced controversy and ethical questions, leading to its eventual discontinuation. The project significantly contributed to the study of psychedelics in psychology and sparked broader interest in their potential therapeutic and transformative uses.