#1252
Mentioned in 11 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.
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 11 episodes
Mentioned by 
Peter Thiel as the author of "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", a book about the LSD counterculture movement.
Peter Thiel as the author of "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", a book about the LSD counterculture movement.
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#2190 - Peter Thiel
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book by Tom Wolfe.
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392. This Podcast Will Polarize You – And It Should | Matt Taibbi
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Ryan Holiday while discussing the similarities between the psychedelic scene in the 60s and the current trends.
Ryan Holiday while discussing the similarities between the psychedelic scene in the 60s and the current trends.
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The Worst Advice On The Internet
Recommended by Jordan Peterson as a brilliant book documenting the early days of LSD.
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Biblical Series: The Phenomenology of the Divine
Mentioned by Arnaud Schenk in the context of the 60s counterculture and its influence on the development of personal computing and the internet.
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On Trust Infrastructure with Arnaud Schenk
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in a discussion about psychedelics and their impact on individuals and society.
Ryan Holiday in a discussion about psychedelics and their impact on individuals and society.
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Kevin Rose On Staying Healthy With Entrepreneurship, Zen Buddhism, And Being Vulnerable
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of the counterculture of the 1960s and the reality of psychedelics.
Ryan Holiday in the context of the counterculture of the 1960s and the reality of psychedelics.
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Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 1)
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an author who, despite being from a previous generation, offered insightful commentary on the counterculture movement.
Ryan Holiday as an author who, despite being from a previous generation, offered insightful commentary on the counterculture movement.
Timothy Denevi on Hunter S Thompson and the Art of Journalism (Part 1)
Recommended by Jordan B. Peterson as a brilliant journalistic anthropological investigation into the psychedelic culture.
176. Malice, or the Establishment? | Michael Malice
Mentioned by Lindsay Graham as the author of a book about Ken Kesey's journey with the Merry Pranksters.
The Beginning of the Summer of Love
Mentioned by Antonio Garcia Martinez in the context of comparing his writing style to that of a gonzo journalist.
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