There’s cognitive scripting in both, but they would express differently. Stage 2 is easier to explain, so I’ll go with that first – it’s the same “Limitless” style scripting you may have experienced before in pretty much every alpha title we have. You’ll possibly notice a general increase in fluid intelligence – your ability to handle situations without having a lot of prior experience. Also, heightened learning potential and the such.
Stage 1’s scripting is a bit more subtle. It is a natural increase in intelligence that occurs once the “leaks are sealed.” If you’ve ever experienced a day when EVERYTHING is handled, there’s a certain inner clarity that occurs and from that emerges a heightened ability to engage with something intellectually, whether it’s foundational work or something higher. It is designed to cultivate that.
So, if cognitive enhancement is a priority when choosing between stages, the key question is whether you want that generalized cognitive enhancement or to create the inner conditions where this effect can naturally emerge.