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The Human Upgrade · August 13, 2026 · 41m

Dave Solo Pod: The Original Smart Drug Masterclass

Dave Asprey goes solo for a masterclass on piracetam and the wider racetam family, the original nootropics that launched the smart drug movement. He explains how these compounds work and who stands to benefit from them. The episode covers proper dosing and walks through the safety and regulatory landscape around racetams. It is framed as a foundational overview of the compounds that started modern cognitive enhancement.

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Highlights

The Racetams Are the Original Nootropics
Asprey positions piracetam and the racetam family as the original nootropics that launched the smart drug movement.
How Racetams Work
Asprey explains the mechanism of action behind piracetam and the racetam family.
Who Benefits From Racetams
The episode breaks down which people are most likely to benefit from racetams.
Proper Racetam Dosing
Asprey covers proper dosing protocols for piracetam and the racetam family.
Safety and Regulatory Landscape
Asprey addresses the safety profile and regulatory status of racetams.
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