Albert hofmann january 11, 1906 april 29, 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Sie konnen filme weder herunterladen noch komplett online sehen. May 17, 2012 in 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. This is a microhistory of americas interaction with lsd. The first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. The life of albert hofmann and his discovery of lsd free. Kinojournal 222012 by presse verlagsgesellschaft mbh issuu.
Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943, creating a powerful molecule that will have an impact on the scientific. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. Lsd known as lsd25 or lysergic acid diathylamide is a psychoactive hallucinogenic drug. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects. In 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. The substance albert hofmanns lsd one drop changes. The discovery of lsd and subsequent investigations on naturally occurring hallucinogens albert hofmann, phd. Pdf neuerwerbungen aus dem fachgebiet medizin free. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd.
Albert hofmann s lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Albert hofmanns lsd is an informative and entertaining investigation into the history of a drug so potent that mere fractions of a milligram can alter a subjects. Feb 11, 20 albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world.
Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic. Lsd, commonly called acid from its full name lysergic acid diethylamide, is a chemical substance that was originally derived from ergot fungus, and which causes distortion of perception, an altered state of consciousness, and. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. Nachtschatten verlag solothurn the substance albert hofmanns. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Apr 30, 2008 the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102.
The psychedelic substance appealed to the counterculture. Not rated 1h 30min documentary, biography, history 17 may 2012 germany. These articles were nearly all cut from original journals and. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann.
Albert hofmanns lsd by roger keen published april 29, 20 updated october 21, 2014 the substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry. It was first synthesized on november 16, 1938 by swiss chemist albert hofmann in sandoz laboratories in basle, switzerland. Albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. The substance albert hofmanns lsd part i video dailymotion. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmann s discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on his bicycle after. Chapter 7 of discoveries in biological psychiatry, frank j.
Lsd, commonly called acid from its full name lysergic acid diethylamide, is a chemical substance that was originally derived from ergot fungus, and which causes distortion of perception, an altered state of consciousness, and in some cases hallucinations. Albert hofmanns lsd investigates the discovery and history of lsd in a fascinating historical, scientific and cinematic trip. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943. The substance albert hofmanns lsd schweizer trailer. In the early 1960s, hofmanns miracle drug escaped from the lab. Special internal and external advance preparations are required. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. The psychedelic drug or entheogen lysergic acid diethylamide lsd was first synthesized on november 16, 1938 by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in the sandoz now novartis laboratories in basel, switzerland.
It was not until five years later on april 19, 1943, that the psychedelic properties were found. The substance albert hofmanns lsd entretien avec martin. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles. A 1951 vial of lsd manufactured by sandoz laboratories, albert hofmanns employer. He was then an unknown chemist in switzerland, but his discovery of the mind.
A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. As he celebrates his 100th birthday, david mccandless hears about the trip of his lifetime. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Kaufen sie the substance albert hofmanns lsd gunstig ein. However, it was a few years before albert hofmann realized what he had invented. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. The albert hofmann collection is a collection of around 4,000 scientific articles related primarily to lsd, but also psilocybin, bol an obscure relative of lsd, and a handful of other psychoactive chemicals. Thirteen years later, a brief article in a local paper caught his eye. Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmanns discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. Albert hofmann, the brilliant swiss chemist, philosopher, author, and retired director of the pharmaceuticalchemical research laboratories of sandoz ltd. Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 tt2075352 by coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Wrong and inappropriate use has caused lsd to become my problem child.
The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz. Immersed in the complex process of synthesizing the drug, hoffman accidentally allowed a droplet of lsd to dissolve onto his exposed skin. Lsd25 was the twentyfifth compound developed during albert hofmanns. Lsd my problem child albert hofmann contents translators preface foreword 1 how lsd originated 2 lsd in animal experiments and biological research 3 chemical modifications of lsd 4 use of lsd in psychiatry 5 from remedy to inebriant 6 the mexican relatives of lsd 7 radiance from ernst junger 8 meeting with aldous huxley. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943.
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