Jason Lindsey is an award winning Outreach Science Educator for Hooked on Science. Each year Lindsey performs science experiments at more than a hundred schools and community events. Lindsey's science segment "Hooked on Science" airs on television stations across America and has earned awards for outstanding science coverage.

Popping Smart Pills

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at 11:12 PM

Some are calling it the brave new world of "cognitive enhancement." Basically it’s the use of attention- or memory-boosting prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil (Provigil), along with other performance-raising medications, to improve productivity. According to a recent TIME article, “About 7% of U.S. university students report having taken stimulants "nonmedically" at least once, according to a 2005 study of nearly 11,000 students. On some campuses - primarily private, Élite schools - a full quarter of students admit to nonmedical drug use in the past year, mainly in an attempt to improve grades.” Wait….isn’t this considered cheating? What do you think? Would you consider popping smart pills to improve productivity or grades?

Popping Smart Pills

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