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Don Lattin is an American journalist and author known for his work on religion, spirituality, and American counterculture. His writing has appeared in major newspapers and magazines, and he has authored several books exploring the intersection of faith, psychology, and social change.
Known for: The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America
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The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America
This book tells the story of four men—Timothy Leary, Richard Alpert (Ram Dass), Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil—whose encounters at Harvard University in the early 1960s helped spark the psychedelic movement and transform American culture. Journalist Don Lattin explores how their experiments with consciousness and spirituality challenged conventional norms and ushered in a new era of personal and cultural exploration.
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Timothy Leary’s Arrival at Harvard and His Early Experiments
Timothy Leary entered Harvard in 1959 as a rising figure in psychology. His interest lay in understanding personality and the human mind beyond the rigid frameworks of behaviorism. At first, his scholarship followed conventional lines, exploring interpersonal diagnosis and social conformity. But a v...
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Richard Alpert and the Search for Spiritual Depth
Richard Alpert came from privilege and intellect — a Harvard psychologist with remarkable charisma and sensitivity. Where Leary was provocative and missionary, Alpert was introspective, yearning for an experience that transcended theory. Their partnership began as colleagues and evolved into a profo...
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About Don Lattin
Don Lattin is an American journalist and author known for his work on religion, spirituality, and American counterculture. His writing has appeared in major newspapers and magazines, and he has authored several books exploring the intersection of faith, psychology, and social change.
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