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: As Eddie’s intelligence grows, his empathy often wanes. He treats human interactions like puzzles to be solved and overlooks the violent fallout of his ascent, including his brush with a murder investigation.

: Critics and analysts note that the story raises questions about whether the "perfected" version of a person is truly that person at all, or if real growth requires the "slow, clumsy" process of struggle and silence. Real-World Philosophy: Jim Kwik’s "Limitless" Limitless

A Dumb Version of a Genius: Limitless Movie Review - coreysbook : As Eddie’s intelligence grows, his empathy often wanes