{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/66bddf95844d4451536632e0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nootopia's Mark Effinger: Unlocking your brain with cognitive enhancers (Brave New World)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/1723719502928-1ec6e8b3-fa44-43f6-bbef-9d53b3dc7484.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this preview episode of our Brave New World podcast, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience.&nbsp;</p><p>Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and improve memory.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Evgeny Lebedev meets<a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/meet-the-mastermind-who-is-trying-to-cure-brain-disease-b1175352.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Nootopia founder Mark Effinger</a>, AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, Nootopia has helped 300,000 people- including doctors, biohackers, and fitness instructors- unlock their potential.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>To hear the full episode search Brave New World on your podcast provider.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: you should always seek your own medical advice.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}