May 11, 2026

The sleep paradox: why do humans sleep so little when we need it so much?

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The sleep paradox: why do humans sleep so little when we need it so much?

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The Sleepless Ape explores the evolutionary trade-offs of human sleep patterns.

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Sleep is viewed through the lens of ethnography, neurobiology, and primatology.

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The book suggests sleep duration is influenced by evolutionary pressures.

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Sleep deprivation affects memory function.

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Insights from the book can help individuals improve their sleep.

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