A colleague of mine posted an interesting find this week. He came across a letter written by Albert Hoffman, the scientist behind the creation of LSD, which asks Jobs for his support, seeing as he was quoted saying that some of his LSD experiences where “some of the most important things I have done in my life”.

Hmm… Computer Geek + 8-Track Zeppelin + LSD trip = iPod?

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Dear Mr. Steve Jobs,

Hello from Albert Hofmann. I understand from media accounts that you feel LSD helped you creatively in your development of Apple computers and your personal spiritual quest. I’m interested in learning more about how LSD was useful to you.

I’m writing now, shortly after my 101st birthday, to request that you support Swiss psychiatrist Dr. Peter Gasser’s proposed study of LSD-assisted psychotherapy in subjects with anxiety associated with life-threatening illness. This will become the first LSD-assisted psychotherapy study in over 35 years.

I hope you will help in the transformation of my problem child into a wonder child.

Sincerely,

A. Hofmann

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