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November 17, 2025 / mohammed looti

Cognitive Enhancers: Attitudes, Benefits & Risks

Attitudes toward Cognitive Enhancers The discourse surrounding cognitive enhancers (CEs), often referred to colloquially as “smart drugs,” represents a critical intersection of pharmacology, ethics, and societal values. Cognitive enhancers are defined primarily as pharmacological agents used by healthy individuals to improve executive functions such as memory, attention, planning, and working speed, often without a diagnosed […]

November 22, 2025 / mohammed looti

Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement: Attitudes

Introduction to Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement (PCE) Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement (PCE), often involving the use of prescription drugs like stimulants (e.g., modafinil, methylphenidate) or memory-enhancing agents by healthy individuals, represents a profound intersection of medicine, ethics, and societal ambition. Attitudes toward PCE are highly complex, reflecting deep-seated values regarding performance, natural limits, and the purpose of […]