Do Cognitive Enhancers Have the Potential to Change the Structure of Harm Reduction in the Future?
Archives of Neuroscience – December 09, 2024
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Humanity's pursuit of enhanced productivity has historically involved substances to boost cognition. This trend, from traditional plants to modern biomedical innovations, will intensify, with psychedelics like Magic Mushrooms poised to significantly improve cognitive resources. Psychology and neuroethics must guide robust harm reduction, informed by Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies. A rigorous risk analysis, drawing from engineering principles, is crucial to safely manage human enhancement as we increasingly rely on these tools, impacting cognitive resource theory.
Abstract
: Human progress across various dimensions has led to changes in approaches aimed at achieving greater success. Throughout human history, people have utilized plants and medicines from their surroundings to enhance productivity. However, this use has evolved over time, and it is clear that the use of these resources will continue to increase in the future. These tools will not only improve cognitive functions but also help achieve maximum productivity. In this article, we explore the history of cognitive enhancers, assess the current situation, and discuss their future. It seems likely that, in the future, hallucinogens such as Magic Mushrooms will play a key role in enhancing productivity. As a result, the human species will need a harm reduction approach to address this phenomenon for various reasons.