Would it work? what would happen? would your brain just melt?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12922451
maybe it's not so far fetched. the article above shows that people already take mind enhancing drugs. the type that are given to ADHD sufferers to improve concentration have become popular with students without the condition, as well as those in the military.
"Drugs like the one portrayed in the film do exist and they have been found to boost concentration and improve memory, hence the use of the term "smart drugs" to describe them.
Modafinil has been branded a smart drug because of its growing use among UK students to cope with the fatigue of exams.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12922451
maybe it's not so far fetched. the article above shows that people already take mind enhancing drugs. the type that are given to ADHD sufferers to improve concentration have become popular with students without the condition, as well as those in the military.
"Drugs like the one portrayed in the film do exist and they have been found to boost concentration and improve memory, hence the use of the term "smart drugs" to describe them.
Modafinil has been branded a smart drug because of its growing use among UK students to cope with the fatigue of exams.
Although it was originally designed to treat narcolepsy - extreme drowsiness and sleep disorders - its ability to increase levels of wakefulness and alertness has given it popularity among a number of groups.It has been used by the military to keep soldiers awake in times of combat and its use is thought to be on the rise among shift workers, such as nurses, doctors and pilots. Modafinil is also said to be popular among jet-lagged academics.
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