On the other hand , comfortable people might not want to shake up the political system and cause civil unrest that damages the economy that gives them a comfortable lifestyle . It ' ll be interesting to see which scenario will play out in the next few decades . Are political rights really paramount , or are people satisfied with bread and circuses . <| sep |> My point is that nearly all drugs are synthesized to treat some ailment , but that has no bearing on how they are eventually used by society at large . Nootropic drugs are cognitive enhancers , not analgesics , not fever reducers , not cough suppressants , they aren ' t for treating maladies . If you have a condition that requires some kind of medical treatment be it mental or physical you ' re unlikely to find relief with a drug whose primary effects are nootropic .