nootropics

About caffeine:

→ It's socially acceptable cocaine

→ Most users are mindless about the fact that it's a highly, highly addictive stimulant

→ It's OK to consume it daily — just be mindful that you're addicted

Co-Founder at sablier.com, and open-source developer. I have a broad range of interests, including longevity, epistemology, physics, and psychology.

https://www.history.com/news/coffee-houses-revolutions

Poverty was the default state of affairs in the 17th century. Coffee helped people transition away from booze. That's not our problem situation today.

Also, the fact that coffee did this does not mean that other stimulants wouldn't have been equally effective.