Scientists gone wild

cognitive enhancing drugs, Nature survey, scientists on drugs 1 Minute

According to a survey taken by Nature, 20% of scientists admit to using cognitive enhancing drugs. Hmmm.

As a neuroscientist I’d be a bit concerned about what the label “cognitive enhancer” really means. Would you want your air traffic controller to be using these drugs? What about your surgeon?

On the other hand, I wouldn’t think about starting the day without my caffeine jolt.

Jim

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Native Angeleno, professor of Neuroscience and Public Policy at George Mason University

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