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Sleep disorders, with Dr Alice Vernon

Instant Genius

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The Threat Rehearsal Theory

There's a theory that dreams are part of an evolutionary plan to prepare us for real life threats. A tribe in Brazil was found to dream about things they couldn't defend themselves from. This episode is brought to you by the TED Tech Podcast. Find out how technology has permeated every aspect of our lives.

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