The Matt Walker Podcast

Ask Me Anything Part 14: Sleep, AI, Space, and Superpowers

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Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Eti Ben Simon, an expert in sleep and emotion, joins Matt Walker for a lively discussion on the intersection of AI and sleep medicine. They delve into how AI enhances sleep stage scoring and personalizes treatment plans for conditions like sleep apnea. The conversation also touches on sleep deprivation's impact on ethical decisions and the unique challenges astronauts face in microgravity. Finally, they engage in a fun thought experiment, revealing their dream sleep superpowers, from insightful dreams to sleep exchanges.
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INSIGHT

AI in Sleep Medicine

  • AI is improving sleep medicine diagnostics, particularly sleep stage scoring.
  • It also shows promise in diagnosing sleep apnea and personalizing treatment plans.
INSIGHT

AI's Potential to Discover New Sleep Insights

  • AI might reveal hidden sleep patterns by overcoming human biases in sleep staging.
  • It could identify new sleep stages or processes not yet understood.
ADVICE

Training Brain for Less Sleep

  • You cannot train your brain to need less sleep without consequences.
  • While rare genetic mutations allow some to function on less sleep, most people need 7-9 hours.
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