Understanding Sleep Beyond the Basics

Sleep is a universal experience that, despite its familiarity, is not fully understood by scientists. The complexity of sleep goes beyond merely lying down with eyes closed, encompassing various states and processes that occur within the brain. Researchers like Vlad Vyazovsky argue for a shift in focus from the question of why we sleep to exploring what sleep actually is and its different characteristics. This nuanced understanding acknowledges the diverse sleep patterns across species and highlights the necessity of investigating specific sleep phenomena rather than making blanket assumptions.