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> Based on my observation/speculation, I would guess that high 
> IQ people are more impaired by narcosis at first than low IQ 
> people (at least to the extent that they are more intellectually
> inclined), but eventually can learn to adapt better than low 
> IQ people.
>
> John
> Heimannj@ma*.nd*.gt*.co*

Hi John,

Thanks for the insightful reply. I am deeply hurt that many of the other
replies I received indicated that they thought I was not, in fact, serious
about this post. I guess it is kind of a threatening topic for some.

I remember my first experience with significant narcosis. It was a very scary
thing -- and yet enjoyable at the same time (warm feeling of euphoria). I
have become accustomed to the impairment part, to the extent that I subject
myself to ppN2 > 5 ATA which is almost never these days. 

I believe I can function better intelectually than I used to, however, I am
not so sure about how my emotions and sense of judgement are being affected.
In other words I can add 2 and 2, but will I have the sense to cut the line
on my tangled reel rather than fiddle with it when I am running low on air?
Or, will I become disproportionately angry with myself for not being able to
untangle the line? [example for illustration purposes only]

I guess my point is that even if I do become slightly better at intelectual
calculation, narcosis affects the whole psyche not just intelligence, so I am
probably better off limiting the narcosis to relatively benign levels. 

Your response is welcome.

Win
deeptek@ao*.co*

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