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Famous Riff and the Periodic Table
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1:20:49 - 1:25:25 (04:36)

The story behind the famous rock and roll riff, and the breakthrough of the periodic table of elements, both of which were inspired by dreams.

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Mendeleev's sleeping brain solved the problem of understanding the periodic table of elements, which his waking brain could not.
1:20:49 - 1:22:50 (02:01)
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Science
Summary

Mendeleev's sleeping brain solved the problem of understanding the periodic table of elements, which his waking brain could not. He was able to gain new insights and see elements dance and snap into place in a logical grid during his dream.

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Famous Riff and the Periodic Table
Episode
#210 – Matt Walker: Sleep
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
A famous rock song riff was gifted in a dream-inspired insight, as shared in the autobiography of the songwriter who dreamed the melody in his sleep.
1:22:51 - 1:25:25 (02:33)
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Rock music
Summary

A famous rock song riff was gifted in a dream-inspired insight, as shared in the autobiography of the songwriter who dreamed the melody in his sleep.

Chapter
Famous Riff and the Periodic Table
Episode
#210 – Matt Walker: Sleep
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast