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Category Archives: Modafinil
Maariv’s Ben Caspit: Shorter, faster, deadlier: World’s militaries stunned by power of Israel Air Force
Report: “Three raids a day and a staggering munitions pace that shattered global standards. As pilots raced to Iran on stimulant pills, the partnership with the United States and the ingenuity of the women in the force created a single … Continue reading
Modafinil Is The Official Drug Of The Rationalist Movement
The New York Times has finally published its long boring piece on Slate Star Codex and its psychiatrist author, Scott Alexander Suskind. That led me to revisit the blog and its new substack and to realize that Modafinil, a wonderful … Continue reading
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13 Nootropics to Unlock Your True Brain
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Blogging vs Vlogging
I’ve hardly made any videos the past two years (after having made thousands over the previous five years). I just have not felt strong enough. With my writing, it was easy to share at a remove, but video just felt … Continue reading
I’ve Had To Go Against My Friends Every Time I’ve Wanted To Make A Major Change
My first few days on modafinil (it’s life-changing medication for people who get sleepy during the day), I was so excited, I didn’t sleep well, but I think that difficulty was more related to my excitement that I had found … Continue reading
Modafinil – The Wonder Drug
I couldn’t sleep Monday night until well after 2 a.m. Tuesday and I woke up feeling wrecked. I took my first modafinil, 100 mg, and felt amazing all day, and super-productive. Sleep is the hot new field. Most people in … Continue reading