LSD : Lettvin vs Leary (reel 2, 1968)

The discussion features Dr. Timothy Leary and Dr. Jerome Lein debating the implications of LSD and similar psychedelic drugs on mental health and morality. Dr. Lein critiques Leary’s advocacy for psychedelics, arguing that they can lead to a loss of judgment and critical thinking, equating their effects to a form of moral and intellectual compromise. He warns against the allure of immediate ecstasy provided by drugs, suggesting that it comes at the cost of one’s intellect and ability to discern good from evil. Lein expresses concern over the potential long-term impacts of psychedelics, likening them to lobotomy and emphasizing the importance of maintaining one’s mental faculties.

Keywords
LSD, Timothy Leary, Jerome Lein, psychedelics, mental health, morality, judgment, critical thinking, ecstasy, drug effects

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