Do Cognitive Enhancers Have the Potential to Change the Structure of Harm Reduction in the Future?
Nader Charkhgard, Amin Afshar, Nasim Nadi Moghadam, Peyman Rad, Mahdi Fatemizadeh, Shahram Naderi
Archives of Neuroscience December 9, 2024 DOI: 10.5812/ans-150746 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Productivity Harm Cognition Cognitive resource theory Magic telescope Risk analysis engineering Economic growth |
| Key findings | Hallucinogens such as magic mushrooms may play a key role in enhancing productivity in the future, necessitating a harm reduction approach. |
Abstract
: Human progress across various dimensions has led to changes in approaches aimed at achieving greater success. Throughout human history, people have utilized plants and medicines from their surroundings to enhance productivity. However, this use has evolved over time, and it is clear that the use of these resources will continue to increase in the future. These tools will not only improve cognitive functions but also help achieve maximum productivity. In this article, we explore the history of cognitive enhancers, assess the current situation, and discuss their future. It seems likely that, in the future, hallucinogens such as Magic Mushrooms will play a key role in enhancing productivity. As a result, the human species will need a harm reduction approach to address this phenomenon for various reasons.
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