tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post6348125723520085911..comments2024-02-02T05:45:33.724-06:00Comments on Incoming: John Phippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-84165302525915405252008-05-19T14:43:00.000-06:002008-05-19T14:43:00.000-06:00mr gunn:Thanks for the clarification and extra inf...mr gunn:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the clarification and extra info.John Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-78818767001103364752008-05-19T14:15:00.000-06:002008-05-19T14:15:00.000-06:00You know, the article discussing modafinil was a l...You know, the article discussing modafinil was a little over-enthusiastic. It's more suited for people who have to say alert and watchful for long periods of time, rather than people who need to make better decisions. It would help night watchmen or troops on combat missions more than it would help a student, scientists, or software developer. For deep analytical thinking, you'll get no help from provigil because you're trading speed for depth, and it's not gonna increase your IQ or memory. <BR/><BR/>The argument that people will be forced to take this stuff just to remain competitive is kinda weak, though. Have you ever felt compelled to drink coffee just to remain competitive? The effect this stuff has is rather mild, and I think the author of that story was probably sleep-deprived, which is why they got such a boost from it. It's not actually all that earth-shaking after all.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps you make sense of things.<BR/><BR/>If you'd like to read more about this stuff, I recommend <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Drugs-Nutrients-Intelligence-Neuroscience/dp/0962741892" REL="nofollow">Smart Drugs and Nutrients</A> at Amazon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-35884022202964966772008-05-17T16:35:00.000-06:002008-05-17T16:35:00.000-06:00nate:If you have not done so, please read the link...nate:<BR/><BR/>If you have not done so, please read the linked articles (click the green words) for a better understanding of Provigil.<BR/><BR/>This is not your grandpa's stimulant.John Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-68350856646192051042008-05-16T12:59:00.000-06:002008-05-16T12:59:00.000-06:00Grandpa was a D-Day vet and a couple of times ment...Grandpa was a D-Day vet and a couple of times mentioned something about pep pills. These are not a new invention for the army to use. I have no idea how long they've used them, but I imagine they've gotten stronger over the years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com