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LSD
my problem child : reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science
232 pages
A brilliant chemist's deeply personal reflection on accidentally unlocking a chemical doorway to the mystical.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit laboratory with a brilliant, gentle elder who is eager to share the most profound secret of his life. The pace is steady and deliberate, grounding the reader in rigorous scientific methodology before suddenly blooming into vivid, awe-struck descriptions of altered consciousness. It strikes a rare and beautiful balance between the analytical mind of a chemist and the open heart of a mystic. The mood shifts from clinical curiosity to surreal wonder, and occasionally dips into the terrifying depths of a bad trip, before settling into a philosophical contemplation of humanity's spiritual needs. It will deeply delight psychonauts, history of science enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the fragile, porous boundary between the material world and the divine.
- Mood
- contemplative
- mind-expanding
- surreal
- grounded
- Tone
- reflective
- scientific
- philosophical
- earnest
- awe-struck
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- intersection of science and spirituality · altered states of consciousness · unintended consequences · nature mysticism · the search for meaning
- The writing
- Precise and analytical, yet capable of surprising poetic beauty when describing transcendent and terrifying psychedelic experiences.
- The arc
- Moves from clinical curiosity and accidental discovery to profound existential awe, culminating in a sober, hopeful reflection on human consciousness.
- Who it's for
- Curious minds, psychonauts, and history buffs fascinated by the bridge between rigorous chemistry and mystical revelation.
Content notes
- drug use
- descriptions of altered states
- medical experimentation
About the book
Translation of: LSD, mein Sorgenkind.
Includes bibliographical references.
Description from Open Library.
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