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The Ethics of Cognitive Enhancement in Competitive Contexts

Quick fact

Surveys of university students across the world find that 5–35% report using prescription stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin without a prescription to enhance academic performance, despite the drugs being legally available only for ADHD treatment.

Why this is interesting

Imagine two students preparing for the same medical school entrance exam. One spends months studying, the other takes a 'smart drug' that boosts focus. They both score the same—but was the competition fair?