Instant Genius

Adventures in brain enhancement

This week, we chat to author David Adam about his adventures in brain enhancement, finding out whether smart drugs and electrical brain stimulation could really be a shortcut to a sharper, more focused mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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