The Iconoclast's Pharmacopoeia

Description

The successful iconoclast learns to see things clearly for what they are and is not influenced by others opinions; he keeps fear in check and does not let it rule his decision making; and he expertly navigates the complicated waters of social networking so that others come to see things the way he does. Some drugs may have a limited role in augmenting certain iconoclastic brain functions while diminishing other mental processes that seem to get in the way. This chapter provides a brief summary of the known effects of certain psychoactive drugs. In no way should this be taken as medical advice. Many of these substances are potentially harmful and may lead to death or disability. This chapter is excerpted from "Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently."

Keywords

Cognitive psychology Creativity Innovation Leadership