Drugs Timothy Leary on Why People Should Shock Their Own Minds Timothy Leary interview by Trent Harris. Leary speaks out on freedom, LSD, religion, and more. The Nixon administration considered Leary one of the most dangerous men in the world. He was convicted of possessing less than 1/2 ounce of pot and sentenced to 30 years. Bail was $5 million dollars, at that time the highest ever set. He was eventually paroled. (Source: Trent Harris) Share This Previous ArticlePatti Smith on Bob Dylan and Getting Bleeped Next ArticleHow to Make Nashville Hot Chicken July 24, 2016