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[narrator] 250 micrograms is about twice as much as a typical dose of LSD today
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The Mind, Explained

250 micrograms is about twiceas much as a typical dose of LSD today. Hofmann recorded the...

[narrator] 250 micrograms is about twice
as much as a typical dose of LSD today. Hofmann recorded the experience
in his lab notebook. "5 p.m., beginning dizziness,
feeling of anxiety, visual distortions, symptoms of paralysis, desire to laugh. Home by bicycle. From six to eight, most severe crisis.” After it was over,
he spent some time trying to figure out, "Well, this is a powerful drug,
but what is it for?" They decide to crowd source
a research program by offering LSD 25 to any researcher
who requests it for free

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[narrator] 250 micrograms is about twice as much as a typical dose of LSD today.
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Hofmann recorded the experience in his lab notebook.
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"5 p.m., beginning dizziness, feeling of anxiety, visual distortions,
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symptoms of paralysis, desire to laugh.
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Home by bicycle.
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From six to eight, most severe crisis.”
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After it was over, he spent some time trying to figure out,
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"Well, this is a powerful drug, but what is it for?"
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They decide to crowd source a research program
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by offering LSD 25 to any researcher who requests it for free.
Duration
38 seconds
Views
47
Timestamp in Movie
00:04:42
Uploaded
Jun 07, 2025
Season
1
Episode
5
Genres
Production
Vox Entertainment,Vox Media Studios

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Movie Summary

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.