Brain Doping
Director Christian Schidlowski, Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Countries Germany
Duration 52 min
Synopsis
Forget about life-work-balance: A new generation of drugs promises unlimited increases in productivity without the need for rest or sleep. “Brain doping” is the latest trend among high flyers. Move over, Aldous Huxley: Pharmaceutical companies work on a Brave New You by developing pills that increase mental capability, stimulate desire, and heighten the mood. A meaningful life full of happiness and success – without side effects. The industry hopes for fantastic profits if the pretty pills become socially acceptable. Do we find ourselves at the dawn of a new era, in which cosmetic neurology is an everyday phenomenon? In this documentary, we take a critical look at the latest developments in the pharmaceutical industry. We show what the future holds for us and our brains. We peep over the shoulders of scientists while they develop and test novel neuro-enhancers. And we show the potentially dangerous side-effects of these drugs.
Forget about life-work-balance: A new generation of drugs promises unlimited increases in productivity without the need for rest or sleep. “Brain doping” is the latest trend among high flyers. Move over, Aldous Huxley: Pharmaceutical companies work on a Brave New You by developing pills that increase mental capability, stimulate desire, and heighten the mood. A meaningful life full of happiness and success – without side effects. The industry hopes for fantastic profits if the pretty pills become socially acceptable. Do we find ourselves at the dawn of a new era, in which cosmetic neurology is an everyday phenomenon? In this documentary, we take a critical look at the latest developments in the pharmaceutical industry. We show what the future holds for us and our brains. We peep over the shoulders of scientists while they develop and test novel neuro-enhancers. And we show the potentially dangerous side-effects of these drugs.