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Mentioned in 12 episodes

The Electric Kool-aid Acid Test

Book • 1968

The book is a firsthand account of the experiences of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, a group of psychedelic enthusiasts who traveled across the United States in a painted school bus called Furthur.

The narrative, written in the New Journalism style, later referred to as Gonzo Journalism, details their use of LSD and other psychedelic drugs, their 'Acid Tests' parties, and interactions with notable figures of the 1960s counterculture, including the Grateful Dead, Hells Angels, and Allen Ginsberg.

The book also explores Kesey's exile to Mexico, his arrests, and his impact on the counterculture movement of the 1960s.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Peter Thiel

as the author of "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", a book about the LSD counterculture movement.

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while discussing the similarities between the psychedelic scene in the 60s and the current trends.

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while discussing the cultural impact of Tom Wolfe's book.

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in the context of the 60s counterculture and its influence on the development of personal computing and the internet.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in a discussion about psychedelics and their impact on individuals and society.

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Chuck Bryan

when discussing the Merry Pranksters.

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Ryan Holiday

in the context of the counterculture of the 1960s and the reality of psychedelics.

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Ryan Holiday

as an author who, despite being from a previous generation, offered insightful commentary on the counterculture movement.

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Mentioned by

Lindsay Graham

as the author of a book about Ken Kesey's journey with the Merry Pranksters.

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Mentioned by Antonio Garcia Martinez in the context of comparing his writing style to that of a gonzo journalist.

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