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After discussing what cognitive enhancement (CE) is and how it differs from therapy, this chapter will provide an overview of a range of nootropic drugs, devices and procedures that are, or are proposed to be, used for enhancement. Those covered include: methylphenidate; modafinil; amphetamines; beta-blocking drugs such as propranolol; donepezil; brain games; neurofeedback; transcranial direct current stimulation; transcranial magnetic stimulation; deep brain stimulation; and brain-computer interfaces (BCI). It then summarizes the latest scientific data on the effcacy of these interventions. It also includes an analysis of the current prevalence of CE use.
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Blank, R.H. (2016). Introduction to Cognitive Enhancement. In: Cognitive Enhancement: Social and Public Policy Issues. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-57248-6_1
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