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Why We Sleep: Science of Sleep & Dreams | Matthew Walker | Talks at Google

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Fitness, sleep & longevityNeuroscience & the brain

What it is

Berkeley sleep scientist Matthew Walker presents the science of sleep and dreams and how sleep affects health and lifespan, based on his book Why We Sleep.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN suggests it as an easy alternative to the book for people who want Walker's sleep findings.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2019

What HN commenters said

  1. “His Google talk is also very interesting”

    Effects of sleep deprivation beyond Alzheimer's

    FrankyHollywood, 2018-07 · Recommendation · in “The brain may clean out Alzheimer’s plaques during sleep”

  2. “that I recommend watching if you're not a book person”

    Walker's talk on sleep, alternative to the book

    parski, 2018-10 · Recommendation · in “Do we really need eight hours of uninterrupted sleep a night?”

  3. “He also has a few talks on YouTube worth checking out.”

    Informative Matthew Walker talk on sleep

    jmts, 2019-11 · Recommendation · in “Deep Sleep May Help the Brain Clear Alzheimer's Toxins”

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Topics: sleep, matthew walker, dreams, health, sleep deprivation

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