Topic: Provigil

Dave Asprey discusses the use of pharmaceutical smart drugs, specifically Modafinil (Provigil), to eliminate brain fog and enhance focus. He describes his eight-year experience using the drug daily, comparing its effects on sensory perception to the movie Limitless. Asprey notes that while he was a prominent Silicon Valley executive speaking openly about nootropics, he now finds the Bulletproof Diet provides similar benefits without the need for daily medication.

The discussion covers the practicalities of obtaining Modafinil, including the risks of online sourcing from international manufacturers in India. Asprey suggests that obtaining a legal prescription for shift worker sleep disorder or ADD is a safer route than buying online. He compares the pharmacology of Modafinil favorably against Adderall, though he reiterates that he currently uses it only as an occasional tool for extreme travel.