Modafinil
Discussed in contrast to cocaine; its mechanism for keeping people awake is not classically stimulant-like and differs from cocaine's action.
Expert discussions of Modafinil across 34 podcasts.
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Videos Mentioning Modafinil
Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention
Andrew Huberman
A drug in a different category, known to improve cognitive performance in ADHD patients and others, by increasing dopamine levels.
Dom D'Agostino Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A stimulant approved for military use to maintain cognitive resilience during sleep deprivation. A narcolepsy patient successfully discontinued its 15-year use after starting a ketogenic diet.
Malcolm Gladwell Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A stimulant drug, mentioned as being prescribed to many elite sprinters for 'narcolepsy' to enhance performance.
Dr Adam Gazzely Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A drug with cognitive enhancement data, originally used for narcolepsy, that Dr. Gazzaley considers for interaction studies due to its low adverse effects and addictive potential.
B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan | Lex Fridman Podcast #363
Lex Fridman
Narcolepsy medication mentioned by Craig Jones for focus and physical recovery during travel, especially for time adjustment.
How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health | Dr. Mark D'Esposito
Andrew Huberman
A drug thought to be a 'true cognitive enhancer' rather than just an alertness stimulator, but its specific mechanisms of action for cognition require more research.
Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #66
Andrew Huberman
A drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, which promotes wakefulness by increasing striatal dopamine.
Andrew Huberman: Peptides, Sleep Tech, and the End of Obesity
a16z
A medication prescribed for excessive daytime sleepiness, which may also improve focus.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — Peptides, Performance, and Protocols
Tim Ferriss
A medication that was once permissible if prescribed, leading to many athletes being 'diagnosed narcoleptics' for performance enhancement.
Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3
Chris Williamson
A wakefulness-promoting drug mentioned in the context of extending productive hours in high-pressure tech environments.