What happens to the brain when we sleep is anything but quiet
In short: Explore the complex neurological processes that occur during the night. This lecture by Guy Leschziner examines how sleep functions and the impact of its disruption on our waking lives.
While the exact functions of sleep remain a mystery, the biological necessity of sleep is evident through its conservation across species. Chronic disruption of sleep is linked to various metabolic, psychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders.
The video delves into the neuroscience of sleep to provide insight into diverse human experiences. This includes the mechanics of lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, and insomnia, as well as the phenomena of spiritual visitations and dream enactment.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The Neuroscience of Sleep and its Disorders
- Also: The Neurobiological Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders
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