Smart Drugs

Imagine a world where a simple pill could enhance your intelligence and boost your memory—would you be tempted to try it? In this thought-provoking documentary, filmmaker Nik Badminton ventures into Silicon Valley to explore the reality of bio-hacking and cognitive-enhancing drugs, a concept popularized by Hollywood movies such as “Lucy” and “Limitless.” As Nik experiments with various substances and therapies suggested by self-optimization experts, he starts to scrutinize the bio-hacking trend, pondering whether we are sacrificing our humanity in the pursuit of enhancement.