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I'm generally a prude when it comes to drugs, but I wonder how much this would increase cognitive muscles. I say this because I would expect the brain would, af
by tarkin2 19y ago
I'm generally a prude when it comes to drugs, but I wonder how much this would increase cognitive muscles. I say this because I would expect the brain would, after a while, become used to this externally induced effect and therefore disregard internal mechanisms to do so. This is pure conjecture, though.
It would, however, be interesting to momentarily feel what it's like to obtain that kind of concentration in order to try to mimic it without the drug.
- optimal 19y agoGood point. It seems there's no "free lunch"--the body will maintain equilibrium (for example, see caffeine or alcohol consumption).
- skmurphy 19y agoThe "no free lunch" model is a good one. I have found that cutting out other activities like watching television and limiting the amount of on-line game playing gave me more time, focus, and energy for work. Thinking about what you can give up or defer to get what you want should be part of any calculation around stimulants to reduce your need for sleep. I still drink a lot of very strong tea (because, for me, the side effects were fewer and less burdensome than coffee) but I don't try and get less than six hours of sleep and know that if I cut it to less than four a price will be paid, if not the next day within two to three days.