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The Evolutionary Basis of Our Sleep Patterns
1:29:50 - 1:33:54 (04:03)
Our sleep patterns may have an evolutionary basis, with the need for some individuals to be night owls and others to be early risers in order to protect the group from predators during vulnerable hours. This is also reflected in the social rhythm of our communities.
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The guest speaker shares that she is most productive during the morning hours and has a significant decrease in energy during the evenings.
1:29:50 - 1:30:51 (01:00)
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The guest speaker shares that she is most productive during the morning hours and has a significant decrease in energy during the evenings. She advises her students to schedule important meetings early in the day due to her lack of focus and energy later on.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Basis of Our Sleep Patterns
EpisodeDr. Samer Hattar: Timing Your Light, Food, & Exercise for Optimal Sleep, Energy & Mood
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast episode discusses the concept of biological and social rhythms and how they affect our sleep patterns.
1:30:51 - 1:32:05 (01:14)
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This podcast episode discusses the concept of biological and social rhythms and how they affect our sleep patterns. The hosts also delve into whether teenagers naturally want to sleep in later and stay up late.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Basis of Our Sleep Patterns
EpisodeDr. Samer Hattar: Timing Your Light, Food, & Exercise for Optimal Sleep, Energy & Mood
PodcastHuberman Lab
Our sleep patterns evolved to protect us from vulnerability to predation, and it makes sense for some individuals to be night owls and others to wake up early in order to protect the group.
1:32:05 - 1:33:54 (01:48)
Summary
Our sleep patterns evolved to protect us from vulnerability to predation, and it makes sense for some individuals to be night owls and others to wake up early in order to protect the group. The hypothesis that our sleep patterns evolved to align with the group size of our ancestors, around 100 to 200 people, is both fascinating and plausible.