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I don't think I learned anything new about sleep hygiene, but his descriptions of all the scientific studies were interesting (and somewhat terrifying). So now I can be more anxious about insomnia? I liked that he offered ideas to try to improve sleep at the societal level.
informative
"Accepting that our lack of sleep is a slow form of self-euthanasia, what can be done about it?"
An excellent, accessible, and informative dive into the science behind sleep: its biological drive, the effect NREM and REM sleep has on the brain and one's day-to-day life, the role of dreams, the impact reduced sleep has on a person, and the societal influences modern life is having on the overall quality of sleep across the population.
Highly recommended reading, regardless of the quality of sleep you believe you are getting.
informative
medium-paced
When I first read this book I was obsessed with it. I even did an entire design project about sleep for college inspired by this book. I took many of his claims at face value without looking into them.
He"s right that sleep is important, but the author exagerates a lot of claims and makes the correlation-equals-causation mistake. Some studies and data are misrepresented of oversimplified in a way that is irresponsible in my opinion.
Also, for how big he thinks the problem is, some of the solutions he proposes (better phone apps) are a bit laughable. If its a systemic problem we need systemic solutions.
He"s right that sleep is important, but the author exagerates a lot of claims and makes the correlation-equals-causation mistake. Some studies and data are misrepresented of oversimplified in a way that is irresponsible in my opinion.
Also, for how big he thinks the problem is, some of the solutions he proposes (better phone apps) are a bit laughable. If its a systemic problem we need systemic solutions.
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
Really interesting read on the effects of sleep and possible consequences of lack of or poor sleep. Thoroughly researched in many different and surprising aspects. We all should learn more about the importance of adequate sleep!
I listened to this nonfiction book about the importance of sleep.
A client recommended it and I am glad she did, since I wouldn't have picked it up on my own. I definitely learned a lot. The biggest takeaway: go to bed early and get a good night's sleep! (Duh.)
A client recommended it and I am glad she did, since I wouldn't have picked it up on my own. I definitely learned a lot. The biggest takeaway: go to bed early and get a good night's sleep! (Duh.)
NREM sleep for learning. NREM unqiue to higher animals,
REM sleep common in all animals. Emotional regulation. Removing the emotional edge of memories and allowing coping to happen. Without REM sleep death occurs as if there was total sleep deprivation, which happens at 3 weeks.
Dreaming about events with the negative emotions associated with real life experiences helps release the emotional power of those experiences, and allows healing.
Adults need 8-9 hours of sleep. Especially in the early mornings.
REM sleep common in all animals. Emotional regulation. Removing the emotional edge of memories and allowing coping to happen. Without REM sleep death occurs as if there was total sleep deprivation, which happens at 3 weeks.
Dreaming about events with the negative emotions associated with real life experiences helps release the emotional power of those experiences, and allows healing.
Adults need 8-9 hours of sleep. Especially in the early mornings.
informative
slow-paced