Unit 5

States of Consciousness

Podcasts

Hidden Brain Podcasts

Parts 1 &2: Sleep

Eyes Wide Open: Part 1Randy Gardner broke a world record in 1963, when he was only 17 years old. His feat? Going 11 days without sleeping. Randy, now 71, shares his wisdom about staying up past your bedtime — and why none of us should attempt to recreate his teenage stunt — on this week's Hidden Brain.

The "Swiss Army Knife" Of Health: A Good Night's Sleep The average American adult gets about six hours of sleep a night. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker is on a mission to bring that number up to eight.

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Season 2, Episode 3 on Netflix--Sleep

Articles

Older Adults' Forgetfulness Tied To Faulty Brain Rhythms In SleepAs people get older, brain waves that occur during deep sleep become less synchronized. This appears to disrupt a system that saves new memories.

Hard Lesson in Sleep for TeenagersAdolescents who do not receive adequate rest have trouble keeping up in the classroom and are more vulnerable to other health problems. And catching up on sleep on the weekend won’t help.

What Is Consciousness?Scientists are beginning to unravel a mystery that has long vexed philosophers

Videos

Crash Course: Consciousness

Crash Course: Sleep

Ted Talk: Your Brain Hallucinates Your Conscious Reality

Brain Games: Your Brain on No Sleep

The Scientific Power of Naps

Sleep: Why You Need It

Circadian Rhythm

DIY Neuroscience: How Sound Can Hack Your Memory While You Sleep - Self-Reliance CentralAll you might need to improve your memory is a pair of headphones and a comfortable sofa. Related

Step Brothers-Sleepwalking

How Does Sleepwalking Work?

What is Narcolepsy?

Deuce Bigalow-Narcolepsy

Rusty the Narcoleptic Dog

Sleep Apnea

Your Brain on Drugs: Alcohol

Your Brain on Drugs: Marijuana

Life on Drugs-Narrated by Robin Williams

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