Some interesting points in The New York Times about our attitude to sleep despite its importance.
“Some struggle with medical issues — like insomnia — that make sleep hard. But for many of us, the quantity and quality of sleep come down to a matter of choice. It is worth questioning the assumption that these are rational and optimal choices. Judge for yourself. Was watching that extra episode of “Game of Thrones” last night worth the sluggishness you’re feeling right now?”
“It’s not as if the ill effects of fatigue are a surprise. If for no reason other than self-interest, we are vigilant about our children’s sleep, so it’s hard to understand why we are so cavalier about our own. This puzzle is even more pointed because the benefits of sleep are immediate. Eat better or work out more, and you’ll see the benefits weeks, months or years down the road. Sleep more and you’ll see the benefits tomorrow.”
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