Andrew Huberman· PhD
caffeine because its effects on epinephrine and related systems in the brain like adenosine. But mainly because of its effects on persistence and focus is very conducive to convergent thinking.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
caffeine because its effects on epinephrine and related systems in the brain like adenosine. But mainly because of its effects on persistence and focus is very conducive to convergent thinking.
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I would recommend not using stimulants such as caffeine prior to divergent thinking but rather use stimulants if you do want to use stimulants such as caffeine prior to convergent thinking.