Recently rewatching 'Limitless' and couldn't help but become fascinated once again by the concept of the NZT-48 pill. You know, that tiny clear tablet that catapults Bradley Cooper from down-and-out writer to hyper-brainiac, using 100% of his brain while we mere mortals are stuck with a measly 10%.

I first started Modafinil after stumbling upon a blog likening it to the miraculous NZT-48 from Limitless. However, I have to admit, it didn't exactly roll out the red carpet to my brain's hidden symphony, like the movie promised. I mean, it sure did perk me up, but let's just say, my manuscript isn't exactly flying off the shelves and my languages learned are still uno. Not to discount Modafinil though, it indeed had its virtues. My focus sharpened and my efficiency saw an uptick, but, here's the but - it didn't exactly have me solving complex equations in my sleep or learning Mandarin in a weekend.

Now, I've got my feet firmly planted in reality (and a mug of decidedly average, non-cognition-enhancing coffee in my hand), but part of me can't help but ponder. Could our future hold a pinch of this Hollywood magic? Could the day come when we pop a pill in the morning and unlock Einstein-level genius by lunchtime?