Cover of Tihkal

Book · 1997 · Biography & Autobiography

Tihkal

The Continuation

by Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin · Brought up by 2 people on 2 podcasts

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Incredibly adept, incredibly prolific biochemist, very much recommend people check out PiHKAL and TiHKAL, which he wrote with his wife.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Apr 2023 Listen at 1:18:48

Why people recommend it

Tihkal by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin is a notable scientific text detailing the synthesis and human pharmacology of various tryptamine derivatives and psychedelics. On The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss described the author as an incredibly prolific and adept biochemist, strongly recommending that people check out both PiHKAL and TiHKAL, which Shulgin wrote alongside his wife. Additionally, during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Ben Westhoff referenced Shulgin's books while discussing designer psychedelics, noting that these volumes essentially function as comprehensive guides containing instructions on how to make various psychedelic compounds. The dual appreciation from science-focused and cultural commentators demonstrates the unique status of the work within both analytical chemistry conversations and broader discussions surrounding psychoactive substances. Through these podcast mentions, the publication continues to be recognized as a significant contribution to the historical documentation of biochemical research and psychopharmacology, maintaining a dedicated following among researchers, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of modern drug discovery.

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Tim Ferriss incredibly adept, incredibly prolific biochemist, very much recommend people check out PiHKAL and TiHKAL, w… 1
Recommended
“incredibly adept, incredibly prolific biochemist, very much recommend people check out PiHKAL and TiHKAL, which he wrote with his wife.”
Ben Westhoff Sasha Shogun has those books called P Cal and T Cal which are basically cookbooks and know how to make all… 1
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“Sasha Shogun has those books called P Cal and T Cal which are basically cookbooks and know how to make all his psychedelics”

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