Peter the Dolphin is one of the strangest true stories in science history: a NASA-funded dolphin communication experiment, a flooded Caribbean lab, and researcher Margaret Howe Lovatt living alongside a dolphin named Peter. This episode explores John C. Lilly, animal language research, LSD, Dolphin House and the bizarre experiment that became infamous for all the wrong reasons Topics include The Dolphin House experiment and its unconventional design John C Lilly’s theories on dolphin communication and sensory deprivation Margaret Lovatt’s role and the emotional reality of long-term isolation Why NASA funded dolphin research during the space race What happened to Peter the dolphin after the experiment ended Resources and Further Reading Margaret Howe Lovatt - Wikipedia The dolphin who loved me - the Guardian John C. Lilly - Wikipedia The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins - BBC Documentry Host & Show InfoHosts: Kyle Risi & Adam CoxIntro Music: Alice in dark WonderlandCommunity & Calls to ActionReview & follow on: Spotify & Apple PodcastsInstagram: @theCompendiumPodcastWebsite: thecompendiumpodcast.comSupport us: Sign up to PatreonCircus Job Board: Apply to join the CircusShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.