Why do we sleep?
o'Mahoney <[email protected]> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:41:35 +0800
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https://aeon.co/essays/a-quantitative-theory-unlocks-the-mysteries-of-why-we-sleep Engaging synthesis of disciplines generating new theory evidence-based for the transition of sleep modes from formative to repair at age 2.5 years. Also discusses scaling (large -v- small animals). Not a mention as far as I can see of dreaming which seems to be a byproduct of downtime for repairs and maintenance. ‘That we come to this earth to live is untrue. We come but to sleep, to dream.’ – Aztec poem -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus