Born in 1931 to a wealthy family outside of Boston, Richard Alpert was the star of his family. By 27, he was an assistant professor at Harvard University with a corner office. When another professor, Timothy Leary, moved into the office next door in 1959, Richard Alpert began the journey to become the man we know today—Ram Dass. Learn more about the psychedelic drug experiment that got them both fired and the Indian guru who changed Dass' life forever.