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andgineer's review
4.0
С удовольствие послушал до конца и в целом рекомендую.
Профессор излагает как базовые представления о механике сна, вполне коррелирующие с тем, что мне приходилось читать ранее.
Так и любопытные эксперименты и напрвления, о которых ранее не приходилось слышать.
Все это в легкой для понимания форме и с забавными анекдотами из жизни.
Но все же не 5 звезд.
Местами профессор углубляется в ненужные не профессионалу излишне детальные описания.
Ну и из расчета на объем курса мне показалось маловато информации.
Впрочем, возможно потому, что я уже прочел пару других книжек на эту тему.
Профессор излагает как базовые представления о механике сна, вполне коррелирующие с тем, что мне приходилось читать ранее.
Так и любопытные эксперименты и напрвления, о которых ранее не приходилось слышать.
Все это в легкой для понимания форме и с забавными анекдотами из жизни.
Но все же не 5 звезд.
Местами профессор углубляется в ненужные не профессионалу излишне детальные описания.
Ну и из расчета на объем курса мне показалось маловато информации.
Впрочем, возможно потому, что я уже прочел пару других книжек на эту тему.
qalminator's review
5.0
Excellent and surprisingly deep look at what we know about the science of sleep, which is way more than I thought from casual perusal of the occasional article. Heller is a good speaker (though his voice is a tad too soothing to listen to when I'm tired), and clearly knows his stuff. I like that he uses specific studies to support his claims, and notes when the evidence is weak or nonexistent.
The biggest caution I would have for anyone interested in the topic is that he describes some animal studies in enough detail to make me wince. There are some horribly cruel things done to animals (rats, mice, and cats specifically mentioned) in the name of science. I don't know how to evaluate if the cruelty is worth it, tbh, but many such studies have given us information to improve human lives. Anyway, approach with caution if that sort of thing bothers you.
The biggest caution I would have for anyone interested in the topic is that he describes some animal studies in enough detail to make me wince. There are some horribly cruel things done to animals (rats, mice, and cats specifically mentioned) in the name of science. I don't know how to evaluate if the cruelty is worth it, tbh, but many such studies have given us information to improve human lives. Anyway, approach with caution if that sort of thing bothers you.
victorfrank's review
5.0
Stupendously, astonishingly good. I have searched high and low for a reliable and up-to-date resource on sleep science, and this is the best one I have found. Highly recommended, and life-changing: as a result of this course, I have had my chronic obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed and treated.
zhliu0124's review
5.0
It's a very good series of lectures about sleep research, sleep medicine, and sleep disorders. It's very interesting and informative.
theaudioauditor's review
3.0
Audio book review.
Fascinating at the beginning! I wish it had stayed Sleep 101 and not wandered into Sleep 375. The expansion into chemistry and biology, and all the terminology, really had my brain swimming. I was able to keep up with some of it, but a lot flew over my head in the less entry-level lectures. Still super interesting, and would recommend if you're looking to learn a bit more. I especially enjoy the final section, tips for better sleep. Really useful overall.
Fascinating at the beginning! I wish it had stayed Sleep 101 and not wandered into Sleep 375. The expansion into chemistry and biology, and all the terminology, really had my brain swimming. I was able to keep up with some of it, but a lot flew over my head in the less entry-level lectures. Still super interesting, and would recommend if you're looking to learn a bit more. I especially enjoy the final section, tips for better sleep. Really useful overall.
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