Enhancement is not a dirty word

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Nancy Reagan taught us all to “Just Say No,” but when it comes to mental performance enhancing drugs, it may be okay to say yes. Professor Martha Farah from the University of Pennsylvania joins The Takeaway to discuss how responsible use of cognitive performance enhancers is something we as a society should consider.

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