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>> he gets a lot of credit for things he didn't do.

He found and published multiple, relatively simple synthesis routes for some pre-existing substances and many, many psychoactive substances that had never been seen before. He pioneered exploration into their effects and he shared the knowledge with the world, despite the censorious wishes of worldwide governments and law enforcement.

That makes him pretty unique and special in my book.




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