Body Stuff: Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?
How to Be a Better Human
The Evolution of Sleep Awareness
This chapter explores the intricacies of sleep, highlighting its essential role in health and memory through its various stages. It examines historical transitions in the understanding of sleep from spiritual beliefs to medical perspectives, including societal implications faced by those who deviated from norms. The chapter also emphasizes the impact of historical events, such as industrialization and the fight for workers' rights, on contemporary views of sleep and the importance of recognizing individual sleep needs.
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