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The growing understanding of brain function fuels the development of cognition enhancers. Drugs like Ritalin and Aricept show market demand for improved memory and focus, raising societal questions.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience and pharmacology
Cognitive science

Background:

Advancements in understanding brain function and dysfunction.
Existing market success of cognition-enhancing drugs such as Ritalin and Prozac.
Emerging drugs like Aricept show potential for memory enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the increasing plausibility of developing cognition enhancers.
To examine the market demand for drugs that improve cognitive functions.
To discuss the societal implications of cognition-enhancing drugs.

Main Methods:

Review of scientific literature on brain function.
Analysis of market trends for psychotropic medications.
Discussion of ethical considerations surrounding cognitive enhancement.

Keywords:

Biomedical Enhancement Professional Patient Relationship

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Main Results:

The scientific understanding of the brain supports the development of cognition enhancers.
Market success of Ritalin (attention) and Prozac (competitive edge) indicates demand.
Aricept is poised to enter the market for memory improvement.

Conclusions:

The development of cognition enhancers is becoming increasingly feasible.
There is a clear market demand for pharmaceuticals that enhance cognitive abilities.
The ethical and societal impact of widespread cognition enhancement requires further public discourse.