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Apple Pioneer Bill Atkinson Dies, Advocated for Psychedelic Safety

10/20/2025

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Bill Atkinson, a computing pioneer who made Apple computers user-friendly, died from pancreatic cancer at age 74.
He advocated for the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT, derived from the Sonoran Desert toad, and was part of a community promoting its safer use.
Friends noted his role in helping others access smaller doses to enhance benefits and reduce risks.
Despite reported mental health benefits, 5-MeO-DMT remains illegal in the US, prompting users to seek legal options in Mexico.
Comedian Chelsea Handler's negative experience with the drug underscores its potential for intense and traumatic effects.

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Bill Atkinson, a computing pioneer who made Apple computers user-friendly, died from pancreatic cancer at age 74.
He advocated for the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT, derived from the Sonoran Desert toad, and was part of a community promoting its safer use.
Friends noted his role in helping others access smaller doses to enhance benefits and reduce risks.
Despite reported mental health benefits, 5-MeO-DMT remains illegal in the US, prompting users to seek legal options in Mexico.
Comedian Chelsea Handler's negative experience with the drug underscores its potential for intense and traumatic effects.