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The Economist Weighs In: “Research into hallucinogenic drugs begins to shake off decades of taboo”

June 29, 2011 – 2:44 pm

Nice to see that, for the most part, the Economist gets it! This piece keeps an open mind about the potential benefits of this research finally being published and made publicly available. Acid tests: Research into hallucinogenic drugs begins to shake off decades of taboo Excerpted from the article: “These papers will be interesting not [...]

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New York Magazine Article On A Bad Trip

June 27, 2011 – 1:25 pm

Timothy’s longtime archivist Michael Horowitz sent this comment on the piece in New York Magazine (June 27 issue): The New York Magazine writer who covered the recent acquisition of the Timothy Leary archives by the New York Public Library seems to have a morbid interest in descriptions of the worst moments of people’s psychedelic trips.  [...]

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NY Times: New York Public Library Buys Timothy Leary’s Papers

June 17, 2011 – 8:37 am

It is very exciting for us to have the New York Times finally announce the New York Public Library’s acquisition of Tim’s amazing archives. Thanks to all the members of “Team Tim” over the years that helped to make this all possible! The below is excerpted from the NY Times article: Ginsberg’s “session record,” composed [...]

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The New York Public Library Acquires The Archive Of Influential Psychologist And Writer Timothy Leary

June 17, 2011 – 8:23 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The New York Public Library Acquires The Archive Of Influential Psychologist And Writer Timothy Leary Personal Log Books, Letters, Photos And Much More Provide New Insights About Leary, His Studies, and the Counterculture Movement The New York Public Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Division has acquired over 300 boxes of material belonging to [...]

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CNET’s Daniel Terdiman Takes the First Peek at Tim’s Archives

February 6, 2009 – 8:01 pm

Timothy Leary’s archives: Bridge from ’60s to ’90s – By Daniel Terdiman for CNET. There’s also a lovely photo gallery included in the piece.    (Thanks, Daniel!) Here’s a little excerpt: “Leary, as you probably know, was famous for his decades of experimental research into and promotion of the effects of hallucinogens, and over the years [...]

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