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Anxiety Dream

By Miya Tokumitsu A 1636 Dutch print depicts a tender domestic scene: a father in his nightdress walks to and fro, soothing a wakeful baby while mom gets some well-deserved sleep. The accompanying verse is equally sweet, assuring us that … Continue reading

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SMARTPHONES, SOCIAL MEDIA AND SLEEP: THE INVISIBLE DANGERS OF OUR 24/7 CULTURE

By Martijn Schirp Source: High Existence If there is one book to read about our addictions to work, phones, consumption, and the current state of capitalism, it’s 24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep by Jonathan Crary, a professor of … Continue reading

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The Clock Inside Us

By Eman Shahata Source: The New Inquiry Once a weapon to combat idleness, the clock has become a prosthesis, augmenting the human body to override its need for rest IF time is money, then sleep is theft. Today’s cult of … Continue reading

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The Science (and Mystery) of Sleep

Given the widespread use of technology and stresses caused by economic instability, it’s no surprise that more than one out of three adults in America today get less than seven hours of sleep a night and 38% reported unintentionally falling … Continue reading

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10 Most Awe-Inspiring Neuroscience Studies

By Jeremy Dean Originally posted at PsyBlog New studies demonstrate the deep power of human empathy, debunk right-brain and left-brain personalities, explore neural structures during sleep and way more… It’s been an awe-inspiring few years for neuroscience. By peering inside … Continue reading

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