Creation Quote by Alexander Shulgin
“Scheduling of drugs is a government problem, not our problem. They want to schedule something, that's their problem. My feeling of creation is to make new drugs. They're new drugs, so they're unscheduled. They've never been made before.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Psychedelic Research, 1990s
Discusses that drug scheduling is a governmental responsibility, not a creator’s, emphasizing freedom to innovate new compounds.
In simple terms: Drug scheduling is a government issue, not a creator’s.
Key Takeaway
Focus on creating new, unscheduled medicines.
Themes
regulation
innovation
public policy
pharmaceuticals
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
policy
When to use this quote
- Research labs
- pharma startups
- policy advocacy
- clinical trials
Key Concepts
Legal frameworks
creative freedom
drug development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can innovators work within evolving legal landscapes?
- What responsibilities do creators have toward public safety?
A Different Perspective
Regulation may lag behind rapid innovation, causing legal uncertainty.
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