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#131 Matthew Walker: The Power of Sleep

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Dilemma of Sleep Tracking

This chapter examines how sleep tracking technology influences people's sleep perceptions and behaviors, leading to anxiety and the phenomenon of 'orthosomnia.' It discusses the psychological effects of gamified sleep scores, the negative impact of perceived poor sleep on cognitive performance, and the potential advantages of mindful use of sleep trackers.

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