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Why are we conscious of so little?

The Why Factor

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Can We Learn a Language by Sleeping?

Sleep and dream research is still in its infancy. What happens when we shift from one state of consciousness to another? And what functions do we lose as we move between wakefulness and sleep? Can we learn anything whilst asleep? cambridge researcher alhandro escero says there are some things you can learn in your sleep. Some evidence that dreams are about preparing for danger, such as if i woke up at the end of a bad dream more negative than if I had slept all night. By unceremoniously walking around my house like an ape while dreaming may help me cope with potentially dangerous situations - but it won't stop me having nightmares. It might actually put you in right

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