Sci/Tech Shyness drug could boost confidence

[The Helper]

A drug that combats shyness and social awkwardness, dubbed "social Viagra", could be developed after scientists investigated a hormone released by new mothers.

Scientists in the US found that oxytocin, a natural hormone that assists childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies, helps reduce anxiety and calm phobias.

There are also signs it may help people with autism.

Teams in the US, Europe and Asia are now racing to commercialise a drug based on the hormone, which can be produced synthetically.

Shyness drug could boost confidence

A drug that combats shyness and social awkwardness, dubbed "social Viagra", could be developed after scientists investigated a hormone released by new mothers.

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[enouwee]

Hmmm ... beer?

 

[tom_mai78101]

I suggest wine.

 

[Dan]

It could have other commercial benefits. For instance, it could be sprayed in restaurants to put diners at ease, or be used as an alternative to tear gas to calm rioters.

I don't buy this part...Crazy scientists always take it one step too far.

 

[Prometheus]

I suggest......beh I'll go with the trend.
Chocolate Vodka. 3 shots.


...This can be caused by parent issues, try a psychologist.

 

[Turnip]

Wouldn't it cause the rioters to just gain confidence in what they're doing and probably become violent?

 

[aznsteph]

LOLZ at that post Turnip!

 

[EatShrooms]

Wouldn't it cause the rioters to just gain confidence in what they're doing and probably become violent?

:thup:

 

[WolSHaman]

Wouldn't it cause the rioters to just gain confidence in what they're doing and probably become violent?

Tear gas is never the answer to rioting. Carpet bombing maybe. However, you can never go wrong with tactical nuclear strikes as a crowd dispersal device.

 

[Seb!]

Tear gas is never the answer to rioting. Carpet bombing maybe. However, you can never go wrong with tactical nuclear strikes as a crowd dispersal device.

Or the ultimate weapon of no press coverage.

 

[Pineapple]

Or the ultimate weapon of no press coverage.

or a Healthy Dictatorship.

 

[Wiseman_2]

No, I agree with WolSHaman's idea of carpet bombing. Works wonders when all your opponants have to defend themselves with are broken bottles and stones

 

[tom_mai78101]

Anyway, why use the shyness drug, when we could overcome it ourselves in later life?

 

[Aqua Dragon]

There are also signs it may help people with autism.
here.

That might be one reason why.

 

[tom_mai78101]

I was targeting at shyness...Autism is something else.

 

[The Helper]

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