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Since I have a really terrible memory, I would jump on a memory drug in an instant. As it stands, I'm thinking of getting a prescription for modafinil (this ar

by buss 19y ago

Since I have a really terrible memory, I would jump on a memory drug in an instant. As it stands, I'm thinking of getting a prescription for modafinil (this article mentions Provigil, which is just a brand name for modafinil). There are already regulations in place to prevent abuse of these drugs, but they hardly work. I think that if humans want to use something, then we should be able to use it. Of course, there should be things like surgeon general's warnings on the various substances, and they should be sold with the safety sheet and proper precautions to take. I'm surprised that more people on HN don't agree with this sentiment. I would presume that the majority of the people here are libertarians, and deregulation of drugs goes hand in hand with that political ideology. My guess is that most people here are worried that any promotion or tacit approval of drugs will lessen their chances of getting selected for funding.

tarkin2 19y ago
For me, it's not so much regulation vs. deregulation or political ideology. I'm more pragmatic than idealistic. In fact I only briefly thought about that. It's more short term vs. long term and, basically, effectiveness. For example, weed relaxes you and if you take it enough you can sustain a relaxed lifestyle. But then you become, to a certain extent, dependent on weed for this relaxed state and I'd rather work on something bereft of such an external dependency, like meditation as previously mentioned. [edit] I am, of course, still assuming that this supposed drug takes over from your internal mechanisms that induce concentration, as opposed to strengthening them, meaning once you stop taking the drug you lose your enhanced concentration. If the drug does strengthen these mechanisms on a long term basis then I'm all for it.
downer 19y ago
> Since I have a really terrible memory, I would jump on a memory drug in an instant. I also have a terrible.... umm... what's it called... Oh, look, a pony!

by buss 19y ago

tarkin2 19y ago

For me, it's not so much regulation vs. deregulation or political ideology. I'm more pragmatic than idealistic. In fact I only briefly thought about that. It's more short term vs. long term and, basically, effectiveness. For example, weed relaxes you and if you take it enough you can sustain a relaxed lifestyle. But then you become, to a certain extent, dependent on weed for this relaxed state and I'd rather work on something bereft of such an external dependency, like meditation as previously mentioned. [edit] I am, of course, still assuming that this supposed drug takes over from your internal mechanisms that induce concentration, as opposed to strengthening them, meaning once you stop taking the drug you lose your enhanced concentration. If the drug does strengthen these mechanisms on a long term basis then I'm all for it.

downer 19y ago

> Since I have a really terrible memory, I would jump on a memory drug in an instant. I also have a terrible.... umm... what's it called... Oh, look, a pony!