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The Human Upgrade · November 1, 2026 · 38m 9s

I Tried EVERY Controversial Focus Drug : 1566

Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey shares results from two decades of personal experimentation with cognitive enhancers, from modafinil to psychedelics to obscure Russian compounds. He makes the case that nicotine is the most effective and underrated focus drug, distinguishing its pharmacological benefits from the health risks of smoking. The episode covers how different substances affect attention, memory, and sleep, and offers practical rules for safe use.

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Modafinil as the ‘Limitless Pill’ with Sleep Tradeoffs00:01:07
Dave Asprey explains why modafinil is considered the closest thing to a 'Limitless pill' for cognitive enhancement.
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Microdosing Psychedelics and the Placebo Effect00:05:31
Dave Asprey argues that much of the cognitive benefit attributed to microdosing psychedelics may be a placebo effect.
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