Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Thu 10th Apr 2008 22:12 UTC
One in five Nature readers -- mostly scientists -- say they up their mental performance with drugs such as Ritalin, Provigil, and Inderal. [...] when asked how they felt about professional thinkers using drugs to enhance their cognitive performance, nearly 80% said it should be allowed. While this report reaches a different part of science, the usage of these drugs can be utilized by software developers alike. What is your opinion on this, somewhat new, development?
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2005-12-31
A bit shortsighted, no?
I was giving Ritalin when I was a child... because I am what I am.. namely, hyperactive. The real deal, not one of those "hyperactive" kids, that are just little brats with parents that don't have a clue.
I don't take them anymore though. But that's mostly because I love doing computer science. I don't need anything to keep me going for hours on an end
But I can give you first hand experience, they simply allow you start on your work instead of running around screaming to do something more fun. And if it can help any hyperactive person for a short period in need, I'm all for it.
Still anyone without focus problems should best stay away from them