ENGL 1101E Study Guide - Final Guide: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Criss Angel Mindfreak, Executive Functions
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It has always been the desire of man to improve himself. Humans have been looking for ways to get ahead of the next guy since the beginning of time. Those who were successful were the ones in power. The advantage they found put them ahead of their counterparts and at an increased disposition for success. In the modern era, competition has remained fierce, with the advancements coming at a fast and furious pace. While some of these advances and shortcuts have been legitimate and of benefit to humanity in general, others have simply been ways to cheat the system and not get caught. The development of neuroenhancing drugs, or drugs that increase mental productivity, has sparked a heated debate between users, researchers, manufactures, and ethicists on the validity of neuroenhancers as mental supplements. The theories and testimonies on the usefulness of these drugs are as diverse as the people who produce them or use them.
