Why We Sleep
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker, Matthew Walker PhD
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Before reading this book, how would you have defined your relationship with sleep—did you view it as a luxury, a waste of time, or a biological necessity—and has Walker’s research changed that perspective?
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Walker argues that society treats sleep deprivation as a badge of honor while stigmatizing rest; where do you see this cultural attitude most prominently in your daily life or workplace?
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Did any of the scientific revelations about how sleep (or lack thereof) impacts physical and mental health shock you, and if so, which specific finding alarmed or surprised you the most?
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