Erowid Characters Video Vault : A Conversation on LSD

Modern humans must learn how to relate to psychoactives
responsibly, treating them with respect and awareness,
working to minimize harms and maximize benefits, and
integrating use into a healthy, enjoyable, and productive life.

A Conversation on LSD

Featuring Myron Stolaroff, Sidney Cohen, Al Hubbard, Timothy Leary, Oscar Janiger, Humphry Osmond, and Others

v1.1 - Feb 16, 1979

Originally posted to YouTube Jul 15, 2011 by Robert Romano

Citation: Romano, R. "A Conversation on LSD." http://youtu.be/_qaumQvMWBA.

Left to Right: Myron Stolaroff, Sidney Cohen, Al Hubbard, Timothy Leary, Oscar Janiger, and Humphry Osmond

This 62-minute videoo was recorded at a private party in Los Angeles hosted by Oscar Janiger, where thirty pioneers of psychedelic research gathered for an "LSD Reunion". Folks in attendence included Myron Stolaroff, Sidney Cohen, Al Hubbard, Timothy Leary, Oscar Janiger, Humphry Osmond, John Lilly, Laura Huxley, Willis Harmon, Nick Bercel, and others.

A valuable collection of reflections from some of the most important figures from early psychedelic research.

Revision History #

v1.0 - Jan 31, 2013 - Posted with date given as "c. 1980" and statement: "It is believed to be a gathering at Leary's house, with the conversation likely videotaped sometime between 1978 and 1981."
v1.1 - Mar 21, 2013 - Included specific date of recording, obtained from Acid Dreams: The CIA, LSD, and the Sixties Rebellion by Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain. (pp. 293, 319)
v1.2 - Updated link to video