Can drugs give you superpowers?

Can drugs give you superpowers?

Author: Dustin Driver November 15, 2020 Duration: 10:34
My current novel is about everyday people who get superpowers from amazing future technology that I totally made up. The tech simply doesn’t exist, and probably won’t in my lifetime—or ever. But I want superpowers NOW. Fortunately, there are a myriad of for-real superpower technologies out there. Sure, they’re rudimentary and rife with life-threatening side effects, but they exist. So keep reading if you want to be faster, stronger, better NOW. Most of us know what steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs do, so I’ll try to stick to little-known facts. Most of this comes from the Mayo Clinic, which has compiled a detailed list of all the drugs you can take to make you awesome at sports.

Dustin Driver hosts This is a Science Show, a space where curiosity meets conversation. It’s built on the idea that genuine discovery begins with admitting what we don’t understand. Each episode brings together leading researchers, thinkers, and storytellers to explore questions that sit at the intersection of hard science and human experience. You’ll hear discussions that range from the practical challenges of climate adaptation to the speculative futures of interstellar settlement and the long-term evolution of our species. This isn't just a lecture series; it’s a collaborative investigation into how scientific inquiry shapes our culture, our stories, and our society. The dialogue is grounded yet imaginative, always returning to that foundational moment of wonder. Tune in for a thoughtful and accessible journey through complex ideas, where every conversation is an invitation to think more deeply about our world and what lies beyond. This podcast thrives in the territory between known facts and the vast unknown, making the profound both engaging and relatable for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 35

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