Swiss chemist (1906–2008)
Albert Hofmann was a Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for synthesizing LSD, a powerful psychoactive compound that became significant in both scientific research and popular culture. His discovery fundamentally changed the study of consciousness and mental health, though it also sparked considerable social and political controversy that continues to influence discussions about drug policy today.
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Albert Hofmann (11 January 1906 – 29 April 2008) was a Swiss chemist known for being the first to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann's team also isolated, named and synthesized the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Hofmann discovered the structure of chitin in 1929. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including LSD: Mein Sorgenkind (LSD: My Problem Child).
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Albert Hofmann (January 11, 1906 – April 29, 2008) was a Swiss scientist best known for having been the first to synthesize, ingest and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann authored more than 100 scientific articles and wrote a number of books. more information <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Albert+Hofmann">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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