This chapter examines the societal control and fear post-World War II, particularly during the Red Scare, and its parallels with the anti-establishment movements of the 1960s. It highlights the youth's shift away from traditional values towards experiential lifestyles influenced by psychedelics, and the subsequent governmental pushback against these changes. The discussion emphasizes the cyclical nature of societal transformations, the potential benefits of psychedelics, and the importance of global communication in fostering community and addressing challenges.
Norman Ohler is an author and screenwriter whose books include "Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany," "The Bohemians: The Lovers Who Led Germany's Resistance Against the Nazis," and "Tripped: Nazi Germany, The CIA and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age."
www.normanohler.de
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