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Dr. Timothy Leary discusses the stages of the psychadelic experience of turning on and his role as a Shaman ; part 2

BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1966 | DURATION: 00:37:07

Synopsis

Studs interviews Dr. Timothy Leary about the three stages of the psychadelic experience: turning on, tuning in, and dropout. Leary discusses how his life changed from being a successful psychologist and professor at Harvard to renewing his life as a religious teacher. He shares how the drug LSD is used in the tribal communities who turn on and also explains the values of those who practice turning on. Leary also describes other methods used to turn on, which he considers a religious experience. Studs reads what Richard Goldstein said about Dr. Leary. Studs and Leary discuss how turning on can benefit society.

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Broadcast Date
Dec. 1, 1966

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 52.50 min.): 7 in.

Duration
37 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Anthropology & Sociology Science and Science Writers Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

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