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Yes, it was disappointing that the the article conflated stimulates like Adderall with non-stimulate based nootropics like Provigil/modafinil.

It's unclear if the author understands the difference at all - for example, modafinil is supposed to let you do without sleep, and yet fall asleep when you choose. That's an important distinction compared to stimulates like Adderall, but doesn't seem to be mentioned.



When I think of nootropics, I think of memory and concentration enhancements without the modification of sleep patterns.


Agreed. This article reads like people have just found a stronger form of coffee.




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