Joe Rogan Experience #2568 - Ross Edgley · Aired Oct 20, 2026
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There are studies suggesting that individuals with ADHD process information faster than those without it.
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What remains unresolved
Ross specifically invokes many studies of fighters at 8155-8163 seconds, but names none. A matched study of young athletes found lower scores in untreated ADHD and comparable speed/reaction scores in treated ADHD, not a universal advantage. That does not disprove every possible study or settle combat-specific performance. The claim of a body of fighter research remains unresolved.
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Quick answer
Is it true that there are studies suggesting that individuals with ADHD process information faster than those without it?
We can't say yet. Ross specifically invokes many studies of fighters at 8155-8163 seconds, but names none. A matched study of young athletes found lower scores in untreated ADHD and comparable speed/reaction scores in treated ADHD, not a universal advantage. Ross Edgley said it (matched by voice) on Joe Rogan Experience #2568 - Ross Edgley, aired Oct 20, 2026, at 2:15:58. We couldn't settle it from the evidence we captured, so it stays an open question, not a false claim. The supporting source is pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, linked below.
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