First time I hear someone calling amphetamines smart drugs. Modafinil itself has weak to non-existent nootropic effect as well, and it only partially abates sle

First time I hear someone calling amphetamines smart drugs. Modafinil itself has weak to non-existent nootropic effect as well, and it only partially abates sleep deprivation. This effect of amphetamines on creativity and work quality is expected and has been described in the literature before. It gets worse when sleep deprived. They are best for repetitive boring work that requires alertness, not learning.