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The Shifting Perception of LSD and Authority
This chapter delves into the tumultuous dialogue between Timothy Leary and prominent personalities such as Carl Sagan against the backdrop of changing societal attitudes toward drug use. It highlights the initial fears surrounding Leary's impact on youth and the ironic reversal of LSD's status as a therapeutic drug endorsed by the FDA.