Night School by Richard Wiseman Summary
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Unlock the secret life of your sleeping mind. Richard Wiseman's "Night School" reveals how your nightly eight hours shape creativity, memory, and health. Learn the six-minute nap technique used by elite performers to solve problems while you sleep. Your pillow awaits.
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The Science of Sleep: Why Your Night Matters
Ever wondered why you spend a third of your life unconscious? Sleep isn't just downtime-it's a complex journey through different brain states essential for your physical health, mental wellbeing, and cognitive function. The modern lifestyle has created an epidemic of sleep deprivation affecting a third of British and American adults, with consequences ranging from car accidents to serious health problems. But there's hope: anyone can transform from a poor sleeper into a "super-sleeper" who falls asleep easily, wakes refreshed, and enjoys sweet dreams. Your brain, that remarkable organ that has cured diseases and created art, operates on electricity. Under a microscope, brain tissue reveals tiny neurons forming intricate messaging systems with signals zipping between them at speeds over 200 miles per hour. This electrical activity forms the foundation of sleep science, first measured by Hans Berger's electroencephalogram (EEG). Later, Eugene Aserinsky discovered periods of intense brain activity during sleep-"rapid eye movement" (REM)-that coincided with dreaming, transforming our understanding of the sleeping mind.
The Architecture of Sleep: Your Nightly Journey
Your Internal Clock: The Rhythm of Life
The Devastating Cost of Sleep Deprivation
Engineering the Perfect Sleep Environment
The Dream World: Your Nightly Mental Theater
Reclaiming Your Night: The Path to Better Sleep
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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