http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/smartd.html

Then think about the following: read

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/smartd.html

Then think about the following:

Psychoactive drugs change perceptions and moods by working on neurotransmitters.We have all kinds of laws and programs to curb the use of "recreational" drugs, yet adults and children are taking more antidepressants and stimulants to change and improve moods than ever before. We have drugs to improve our mood (antidepressants) and to look better (weight loss drugs).We even have a drug to increase the height of children (growth factor).What is wrong with a drug that makes us smarter? The site you visited on "Smart Drugs" presented some of the following questions for you to think about 'if" and "when" smart drugs are developed. -If smart drugs existed, should they be manufactured, distributed and used? -If they can be used, who should get them? -Or should they be banned like some drugs in athletics (e.g.,stimulants, steroids)? -Should it be illegal to pop a smart pill before a test or exam? Would this be like taking a stimulant before a track meet or swimming race? Would this be cheating? -As people got smarter, would their personality change? What would happen to people'semotional and social behavior? -What about the benefits of such drugs? Couldn't these substances make people better drivers, workers and teachers?