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“As the LSD began to take effect, I suddenly said in a very loud voice, while pounding on top of a file, “Every psychiatrist, every psychoanalyst should be forced to take LSD in order to know what is over here.””

Quote by John C. Lilly

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John C. Lilly was an American writer known for his contributions to science fiction. His works often explored themes of human consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the relationship between humans and machines. Born on January 6, 1915, he passed away on September 30, 2001. more

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